Pharmacist(Clinical Specialist)

The duties and responsibilities of the Pharmacist position require completion of a pharmacy specialty residency in Infectious Disease. The incumbent functions as a clinical pharmacist, providing clinical pharmacy services to providers in support of inpatient and outpatient infectious diseases and the patients under their care. The incumbent is responsible for planning and coordinating educational programs related to pharmacotherapy in Infectious Disease & HIV Medicine for pharmacy staff. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Assists providers with antibiotic and drug interaction issues for patients cared for by infectious diseases specialists and trainees. Directs patient education, with focus on patients with literacy barriers, and patients who request more in-depth medication problems. Provides clinical pharmacy services in outpatient infectious diseases clinics (including the HIV clinic). Coordinates conferences for infectious diseases trainees and HIV care providers as appropriate. Participates in ID consult team as assigned. Completes training as necessary for becoming more knowledgeable in areas of clinical pharmacy, research, or quality improvement projects. Assists in maintenance of vaccination database and setting appropriate clinical reminders for vaccinations. Evaluates and responds to prior authorization drug requests, using national formulary and local criteria, within 96 hours. Participates in initiatives to improve vaccine compliance and integrates new vaccines into medical center practice as appropriate. Maintains a safe and clean work environment free of any safety and/or fire hazards. Reads and is knowledgeable of all Medical Center and Pharmacy Service Fire and Safety Policies. Precepts pharmacy resident research projects. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 95297-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Licensure - You must have a full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a

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