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Duties

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Serves as an advanced practice provider within individual scope of practice. The CPS provider may review, initiate, modify, and monitor pharmaceutical care plans within scope of practice and clinical care agreement with Oncology Service Line.
• In collaboration with oncology service providers, assesses the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient's medication regimen by reviewing medical records, other interdisciplinary communications and interviewing/examining the patients as appropriate.
• Designs and/or adjusts therapeutic regimen based on patient-specific information, which includes determining a therapeutic endpoint, selecting an appropriate medication, dose and related therapy, and establishing a monitoring plan.
• Appropriately documents in the patient's medical record, including medication history, medical history, physical examination and ongoing patient specific monitoring of therapy, assessments and plans.
• Monitors and assesses therapeutic and adverse effects of drug therapy (including drug interactions) through selection and evaluation of physical and laboratory parameters and makes referrals as acute management problems arise.
• Development and maintenance of antineoplastic order entry, review, and processing processes that facilitate accurate, efficient, safe, evidence-based, patient individualized, and cost-effective processes and care.
• Assists with formulary development and management. Supports formulary and promotes rational medication use within evidence-based practices

• Provides formal and informal education, training, and drug information. Conducts in-service education programs for physicians, nursing, pharmacy staff, trainees, and others as assigned. Assists with orientation/education/training of staff new to facility.
• Educates and trains other health care disciplines (e.g., housestaff, nurses, dietetics) on the safe, rational, and cost-effective use of medications.
• Participates in the training of pharmacy residents and students.
• Maintaining and improving professional competency by keeping up with information on new drugs, disease state management, and innovations in pharmacy practice and must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the area of practice specialty.
• Participate in professional practice review as required to maintain scope of practice

• Assist Pharmacy and Medicine Services in accomplishing the mission and goals as related to the provision of pharmaceutical care.
• Contribute to medical center committees as assigned to provide thoroughly investigated, unbiased, well-documented medication-related information.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Pharmacy or medical center policies, protocols, or programs to improve medication usage and patient outcomes. Contribute to medical center committees when assigned to provide thoroughly investigated, unbiased, well-documented medication-related information.
• Participate in scholarly and QM activities to improve safe and effective medication use and clinical pharmacy functions.
• Intervention reporting: Documents workload, interventions, adverse reactions, safety events, and outcomes using appropriate methods as needed and on a periodic basis as required.
• Consistently demonstrates a good awareness of safety procedures and regulations by quickly reporting or taking appropriate action to correct safety hazards anywhere in the Medical Center without regard to whether he/she has direct responsibility for the situation. Maintains a safe and orderly work area.
• Responsible for the operational status of the various aspects of pharmacy programs. CPS will be required to make administrative decisions in instances where immediate decisions are required. Pharmacy Policy and Procedures, VA Regulations, and State and Federal pharmacy laws will serve as operational guidance.

• Interacts with the internal/external customers in a manner that proactively enhances customer service and satisfaction. Advocates and reinforces the importance and value of customer service.
• Demonstrate the ability to adjust to change or work pressure in a pleasant manner, handle differences of opinion in a businesslike fashion, follow instructions conscientiously, be receptive to constructive feedback, and to function as a member helping the group effort when possible
• Uses discretion in appropriately safeguarding confidential information.
• Completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  

  • Resume

  
  
  VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: About VA Form 10-2850C | Veterans Affairs.
  
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  
  Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/30/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12001941.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

  • Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

  
  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  
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  Agency contact information

  Mickaela Clark

  Phone

  314-652-4100

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  VA St Louis Health Care System
  1 Jefferson Barracks Drive
  St. Louis, MO 63125
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  
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  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to the public. If you are a current, federal or VA employee, please apply to: CBSS-12001792-23-MC