Summary
MAY be eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. Must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within 4 months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (1 to 5 years) determined by the VHA ELRS program office after review of the application. Former participants are ineligible to apply.
Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to: Optimizes medication therapy using pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic principles and collaborates with prescribers on therapeutic decisions Performs patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring; communicates recommendations to providers verbally and in writing. Reviews medication regimens for appropriateness, duplications, interactions, contraindications, and clinical effectiveness. Conducts comprehensive medication counseling and educates patients on proper medication use. Completes medication histories and medication reconciliation across transitions of care. Provides evidence-based drug information to prescribers, interdisciplinary staff, patients, and caregivers. Reviews charts, laboratory data, and clinical indicators to monitor drug efficacy, safety, and adherence. Dispenses medications accurately, verifying orders for correct drug selection, dose, route, and documentation. Resolves medication-related problems by communicating with providers and recommending alternative therapies when appropriate. Supports outpatient prescription processing, unit-dose activities, and complex therapies in coordination with care teams. Completes Prior Authorization Drug Requests (PADRs) and recommends formulary alternatives when needed. Participates in quality assurance, MUE programs, adverse drug event reporting, and medication safety initiatives. Manages recalls, drug shortages, and therapeutic interchange processes in accordance with policy. Provides oversight and guidance to pharmacy technicians; precepts pharmacy trainees and contributes to staff development. Maintains professional competency through continuing education, literature review, and adherence to pharmacy best practices. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Telework: Available (Ad-hoc only) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Requirements
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. 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 identification 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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
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.