Job Listing: Clinical Phamacist

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Ann Arbor, MI

The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist, GS-660-12 for the Ambulatory Care Service.

Tour of Duty: Day (Monday-Friday)

Major Duties

Clinical Responsibilities include:1. Maintains a practice site for ambulatory care clinical pharmacy services in the General Medicine Clinic and Specialty clinic areas including, but not limited to:Anticoagulation clinic

Medication refill clinic (HBPC)

Geriatrics Clinic

Lipid Management

pain Clinic

Arthritis Clinic

Pulmonary Clinic

Primary Care Clinics

Primary Care Pain Management Clinic

Smoking Cessation

Neurology Clinic

2. Provides Professional staff and patient consultations as appropriate within the Ambulatory Care Clinic Area.3. Promotes the appropriate, sage and effective use of medication therapy.4. Develops, coordinates and participates in programs in the Ambulatory Care clinics designed to improve patient compliance with prescribed medication and medication delivery to patients. 5. Presents new medications information. QA monitor results and DUE monitor results to the appropriate committee(s) when required.6. Keeps abreast of advances and changes in Ambulatory and geriatric medicine by participating in programs that provide education and training.7. Provides medication information to healthcare, professionals and patients through direct and director response to specific inquiries. 8. Provides medication refills and/or renewals as defined in the CPSC scope of Practice. B. Educational:


Supervises trans Pharmacy Practice residents and Doctor of Pharmacy Candidates on clinical rotations in Ambulatory care.

Provides in-service programs for the educational development of the Ambulatory Care staff as appropriate.

Participates in the training of professional staff, including pharmacy, medicine, nursing,  fellows, residents and students as appropriate.

Acts as a resource consultant and advisor where needed, as appropriate.

Contributes to Pharmacy Service publications (Drug Bulletin, Pharmacy Newsletter) and other medical center publications, when appropriate.

Promotes education for patients as approved by the Preventive Medicine/Patient Education Committee and Professional Practice Bureau.

C. Research and Publications:


May assist in research efforts by other healthcare professionals when appropriate.

May actively participate in research activities as defined in the CPS Scope of Practice.

Provides professional and technical assistance to research investigators when needed.

May publish research and/or non-research related articles in peer-review journals, independently or as a contributing member.

D. Program Management:


Assists the Ann Arbor Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor and the Toledo Outpatient Supervisory Pharmacist in coordinating staff pharmacist involvement in ambulatory care clinical pharmacy services.

Assists in directing DUE activities in the ambulatory care setting.

Assists in QA activities in the ambulatory setting.

How to Apply

You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

To apply online, read the announcement carefully and note any rating factors or KSAs that will need a response. From the announcement, select Apply on Line. You will need to log on to access your existing resumes or to create a new one and then submit it for consideration.

1.  Select "Apply on Line" and submit your resume.

2.  VA Form 10-2850c (Application for Associated Health Occupations).  This form can be submitted as an attachment to an email, by fax, regular mail, or can be hand carried to the Human Resources Office.  Must be received as part of a complete application package.

3.  Complete and submit OF 306 (Declaration for Federal Employment).  The OF 306 can be submitted as an attachment to an email, by fax, regular mail, or can be hand carried to the Human Resources Office.  Must be received as part of a complete application package.

4.  RESUME.  Can be submitted as an attachment to an email, by fax, regular mail, or can be hand carried to the Human Resources Office.

5.  College Transcript (is required).  The transcript can be submitted as an attachment to an email, by fax, regular mail, or can be hand carried to the Human Resources Office.  Must be received as part of a complete application package.

6.  Narrative response to the Rating Factor.  Listed as a Questionnaire in this vacancy announcement.  Must be completed in order to submit resume on-line.

7.  If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.

8.  If you are claiming veterans’ preference or eligibility for VRA or VEOA, provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter. You will be contacted to request submission of the DD-214 and, if disabled, an SF-15 with letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Contact Information:
Kimberly Twin, HR. Specialist

Phone: 734-845-3394

Fax: 734-845-5811

Email: Kimberly.twinn@va.gov


Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Healthcare System
2215 Fuller Road (05/kt)
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

US

Fax: 734-845-5811


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.