Participates in drug monitoring therapy through direct patient care involvement, in consultation with primary physician, provides expertise in drug therapy, proper drug utilization, dosages, routes and methods of administration, adverse effects and interactions and assist in the evaluation of individual patient drug therapy. Inpatient/Outpatient orders are checked to include patient information, correct medication dose, route and frequency of administration. Orders are checked for patient's allergies, drug interactions, incompatibilities, duplication and priority. Identifies, interprets and resolves prescribing and dispensing issues, including pharmacy therapeutics and the formulary. Dispenses controlled substances with accuracy according to current policies and procedures for inpatients and outpatients. Work Schedule : Incumbent will be assigned to work rotating shifts including Weekends and Holidays. Required to work 2nd Shift-From 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm or 3rd Shift-From 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. Required to be on Call. Main Shift: 2nd & 3rd Shift. Financial Disclosure Report : Not required Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Authorized. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program within VHA. If selected for this position you must meet specific individual eligibility criteria in accordance with VHA policy 1021 and apply for EDRP within four (4) months of appointment. Final award amount and program start date is determined after review of a complete EDRP application and supporting documentation by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. If selected for this position, please contact Ms. Mildred Falcon, HRS at (787) 641-7582, x33933 or at Mildred.falcon-rodriguezva.gov; and/or Ms. Nicole Mateo, HRS, at (787) 641-7582, x33907 or at Nicole.Mateo-Ruizva.gov Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship . Education : Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) Licensure : Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. English Language Proficiency . Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Physical Requirements : The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts, or driving an automobile, etc. Wearing of a respirator may be required at times in the performance of the duties of this position. As a result, employees assigned to these duties cannot have facial hair or any condition that interferes with the face to face piece seal or valve function of the respirator. Experience Requirements : Applicants must have at least one(1) year of creditable experience equivalent to GS-12 grade level which is directly related to the position to be filled, OR completion of a 6 year Pharm. D. or formal post-baccalaureate (MS., Pharm D., Ph. D. Hospital oriented degree program recognized by ACPE.To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics associated with current professional pharmacy practice. Experience is only creditable if it is post-licensure experience as a professional pharmacist directly related to the position to be filled. Spanish Proficiency: Candidate must be proficient in spoken Spanish. knowledge, Skills & Abilities: In addition to the experience requirement stated above, Pharmacists at this grade level must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security. Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drugs therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. References: VA Handbook 5005/55, Part II Appendix G-15 - Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standard GS-660 VHA The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is the GS-12 Grade Level. None To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: CV or Resume Copy of License and Registration Copy of Diploma/Transcript or Certification of Degree If applying as current Federal Employee, provide a copy of your most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one year time-in-grade. DO NOT submit Award SF-50's. VA Form 10-2850c. Can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo2850&tkey&ActionSearch. Required at the time of application. 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), etc. DD-214 Other Other Veterans Document Resume SF-15 SF-50 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 http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
