Clarification from the agency

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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Provides Clinical Support:
Uses clinical knowledge to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of clinical performance
within the facility, using data collected by internal and external monitoring processes. Relays
this information to clinical leadership and senior leaders.
Uses clinical knowledge to provide day-to-day evaluation of situations which might pose
clinical risk, implementing risk mitigation strategies to improve clinical care delivery.
Develops relevant risk mitigation plans and tracks clinical outcomes to determine compliance
with, and sustainability of, said plans.. Uses clinical knowledge to complete individual quality reviews and/or case assessments to
determine which improvement efforts are necessary to improve clinical care delivery.
Implements relevant improvement strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, one on-
one teaching, group educational sessions, process redesign, and/or peer review.. Uses clinical judgment to determine if clinical error has occurred. Develops a plan to address such error.
Utilizes knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, medical and nursing
diagnoses, reading, and interpreting orders, lab values, progress notes, medications, and
treatment plans, to be able to determine and discuss the appropriateness of health care provided
by various clinical professionals at VA CCHCS.
Gathers and integrates knowledge from databases of adverse events and safety alerts from
many different sources, including Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Institute for Safe
Medication Practice (ISMP), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Centers for Disease Control
(CDC).
Functions as the lead manager and implementer of patient safety policies and activities
developed by the National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS).
Performs tasks and responsibilities directly supporting the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process
including review, categorization, research, facility feedback and analysis of data contained in
cases submitted to the NCPS.
Identifies cases suitable for teaching purposes, assists in the development of training materials,
facilitates RCAs, and provides training support to the patient safety program. Will be available
for consultation in various care areas throughout the health care system to include community based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs).
Provides direct support to the development, maintenance, and operation of the VHA's patient
safety process and program at the facility level.
Responsible for translating theories, and strategies, and national policies into action within the
complex interrelationships that exists related to patient safety.
Demonstrates patient safety analysis techniques, including root causes analysis (RCA), cause
and effect analysis, and Healthcare Failure Mode Effect and Analysis (HFMEA) as applied to
the health care setting.
Leads, directs, and assists healthcare system staff in the operation of the facility's patient safety
program.
Sits on various health care system committees as mandated by VHA and/or local policy.
Completes other assignments as delegated.
Provides Data Analysis.
Performs Administration Work, Uses Research Principles.
Supervisory Controls.
Meets the needs of customers while supporting the medical center and service missions. Consistently
communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all healthcare system staff) in a
courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according
to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer
constructively and appropriately.

Work Schedule: M-F 7:00am-5:30pm TBD
upon orientation completion.
Telework: Not eligible for Telework.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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).
• Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
• Education:
  1. 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.) (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR,
  2. Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT). (DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED)
• Licensure: Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure. (COPY OF LICENSE REQUIRED)

Grade Requirements: In addition to the Basic Requirements above, you must meet the following:

• GS-13 Experience: In addition to the basic requirements have one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled which includes but not limited to: Reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness; Processing and filling medication orders; Interacting with and making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective care; Reviewing the patient's medications, allergies, labs, and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems; Contacting providers as appropriate; Documenting recommendations and interventions; Providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies; Taking health and medication histories; Performing medication reconciliation; Providing drug information; assisting in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions, nonformulary reviews and medication usage evaluations; Documenting and assessing adverse drug events (ADEs); Assisting in medical emergencies; providing oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the Grade Requirements above, you must demonstrate the following:

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
• Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area.
• Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise.
• Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy.
• Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.

Preferred Experience: 1 year Patient Safety Manager experience.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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

• License
• Professional Certification
• Resume

Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.

Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.


The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please 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 (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• 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.

Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

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