Clinical Pharmacist - Clinic Support (Oncology/Hematology)

Duties

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Services

• Serves as a knowledgeable drug therapy expert in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and clinical treatment guidelines for oncology related therapies.
• Documents clinical interventions and drug information responses accurately and timely in CPRS in professional manner (e.g., drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, patient adherence, alternative therapy recommendations, ongoing therapy monitoring) according to VHA, local and/or Pharmacy Service procedures.
• Maintains proficiency and qualifications for preparing IV admixture for compounding chemotherapy and supportive medications.
• Works collaboratively with providers and the interdisciplinary team to provide appropriate pharmaceutical care to oncology patients (hospital and ambulatory care settings).
• Provides timely and professional information, interventions, and/or recommendations for the providers, interdisciplinary team, trainees, and patient and/or family members
• Documents appropriately all encounters with patients in CPRS and completes all encounters.
• Provides formulary management, reviews and evaluates prior authorization and restricted drug consults for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria.
• Optimizes patient care outcomes by actively reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, appropriate monitoring (e.g. laboratory), and therapeutic outcomes per best evidence, up-to-date clinical guidelines or primary literature, and/or VHA and/or local published guidelines.

• Accurately fills and/or checks medication dispensing units, prescriptions, and aseptically prepared intravenous admixtures and other aseptically prepared pharmaceuticals.
• Utilizes VistA and CPRS for order entry and completion.
• Passes required aseptic technique and chemotherapy preparation test, to certify knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Fills or causes to be filled physician orders and requests (inpatient and outpatient) in a timely manner.

• Provides quality control analysis for dispensing activities of automated dispensing equipment and pharmacy technicians.
• Keeps necessary records and reports in an accurate, timely and complete manner.
• Documents all patient medication teaching sessions and consults in the patient electronic record.

• Participates in activities that promotes interdisciplinary training, in-servicing and/or collaborative research among medical staff, nursing staff, pharmacy staff, trainees, and/or other allied health professionals.
• Responsible for coordinating, developing and documenting oncology pharmacy staff training and USP 797/800 testing.
• Assumes an active role in the overall pharmacy-training program of new pharmacy staff members, pharmacy students, interns, Pharm.D. candidates, medical students, interns, residents, fellow, PA students, nurse clinical specialist candidates, dietetic interns, and dental residents in the area of Hematology/Oncology, pharmacology and toxicity of antineoplastics, and proper handling and disposal of these agents.
• Participates in staff development of peers and collaborates with other pharmacists in the provision of specialized training programs and assists in the development of innovative training concepts aimed at improving the knowledge and quality of pharmacy and other clinical staff.
• Provides drug information and literature searches on antineoplastic agents, clinical cancer care, and handling of antineoplastic agents to nursing, medical and pharmacy staff. This may include both informal, or formal presentations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• 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.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• 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

• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Resume
• Selective Service
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Professional Certification
• Pharmacist License
• Social security number request
• Other (1)
• Transcripts

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  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.
  
  Recommended Documents:

  • Transcripts
  • Pharmacist License

  
  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.

• Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Cover Letter
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• New employee probationary period
• License
• Financial suitability
• Signature and false statements

• 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
• Disability Letter (VA)

• 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 09/01/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12090101.

  • 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.
  
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  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.
  
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
  
  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.

• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Performance Appraisal
• Transcript
• 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.
• SF-15
• Privacy Act
• Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
• Resume

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-12090100-23-MC