Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) Clincal Pharmacist Practitioner Job

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

• Federal employees - Excepted service

  Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Duties

This one position may be filled in either Topeka, KS or Leavenworth, KS.

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws

Functions as an advanced practice provider with a scope of practice to provide CMM services for identified Spoke site facilities as outlined in VHA Handbook 1108.11, Clinical Pharmacy Services. Core activities outlined within the scope of practice include:

• Executes therapeutic plans utilizing the safest and most cost-effective medication treatments.
• Perform the physical measurements and objective assessments necessary to ensure the patient's appropriate clinical responses to therapy.
• Order, subsequent review, and action on appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor, support, and modify the patient's drug therapy.
• Order and prescribe medications, vaccines, devices, and supplies to include initiation, continuation, discontinuation, monitoring, and altering therapy; prescribing, administering, or dispensing controlled substances.
• Order consults and referrals, as appropriate, to maximize positive drug therapy outcomes.
• Obtain and document informed consent for treatments and procedures that require consent for which the clinical pharmacist is responsible.
• Conduct virtual and in-person (when appropriate) encounters with patients for CMM in the MH practice area.
• Follow-up with patients in a timely manner and monitors for drug therapy response, potential adverse drug reactions, allergies, compliance, laboratory results, and other monitoring measures as appropriate; treatment plan adjustments are made accordingly based on assessed measures.
• Review patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, pharmacokinetic impact, and therapeutic outcomes as required.
• Promote and monitor compliance for established drug therapy policies.
• Coordinate with and refer to appropriate diagnosing providers when disease progression or events occur that are outside the CRH MH CPS provider SOP.
• Identifie patients who may benefit from CMM through population management, team meetings, and/or huddles.
• Document appropriate subjective and objective information, as well as clinical interventions in the electronic medical record.
• Report and document drug errors, adverse drug reactions, and allergies according to policy.
• Conduct drug utilization reviews, quality assurance activities, and utilization reviews as required.
• Work with health care team members to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives.
• Serve as an authority on drug usage, interactions, over-dosages, and compliance.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of information resources, both written and electronic, as well as therapeutics and disease management.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to drug information inquiries.
• Instruct patients and family members effectively in the appropriate use of medications and medical devices, adjusts communication and tracking methods based on age and developmental considerations, accurately assesses, and documents patient comprehension, and refers patients to available educational programs.

• Collaborate in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures defining operational requirements for the CRH pharmacy program.
• Complete administrative projects and reports.
• Serve on VISN and/or facility level committees as requested.
• Attend and actively participates in pharmacy related training, in-services, staff development, and relevant conferences.
• Serve as an advocate for the pharmacy profession and educates team members on CRH and CPS provider processes.
• Assist in the training for new CRH staff, competency assessments, and mentoring as requested.
• Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in accordance with established policies.
• Responsible for keeping aware of changes in the Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM), CPPO, and PBM Formulary services (e.g., formulary additions and deletions, relevant memoranda, and policies and procedures), as well as general knowledge of VA, Drug Enforcement Administration, US Food and Drug Administration, and The Joint Commission regulations.
• Participate in the design and/or completion of research studies and/or quality improvement projects. Directs and/or participates in the preparation of articles for publication.
• Prepare and present educational lectures to a variety of disciplines as required. Participates in CRH related evaluation studies as requested.

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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• 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

Required Documents

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 04/14/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12715848.

1. 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.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

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.