Lead Clinical (Advanced Practice) Pharmacist (O-6 Billet)

About the role

This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services. The incumbent report administratively to the Chief Pharmacist and clinically to the collaborating physician.

This position is only open to current USPHS officers. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.

What you will do

• Serves as ("super' journeyman) pharmacy specialist in recognized pharmacy specialties for the pharmacy program with responsibilities for performing a variety of unusual and complex professional tasks without the benefit of close guidance.
• In addition, serves as a specialty consultant to field pharmacists in areas/regions; coordinates area activities relative to the specialty; advises the Pharmacy Program Director, regarding policy development in the clinical specialty; and coordinates studies, surveys and other research in the specialty in the area/region.
• Provides. pharmacy services of a scope, quality and quantity consistent with PHS policies.
• Provides direct clinical care services to patients within the delineated scope of practice in their Physician-Clinical Pharmacist Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) in conformance with established criteria and guidelines, accreditation standards, and agency policies and procedures.
• Plans and organizes their own work, selects and develops methods and solves most problems independently.
• Work is reviewed periodically for effectiveness in meeting quality assurance and compliance standards.
• Provides comprehensive medication management and patient care as applicable as specified in the CPA and agencies policies, develop and implement treatment plans and document encounters in the patient's medical record.
• Decision-making authority includes determining need for referral(s), prescription medication(s), special needs accommodation(s), and follow-up schedule.
• May implement court-ordered assessments, interventions, or monitoring.
• Provides medication counseling and information services directly to patients to ensure that they understand their medications, how to take them, and appropriate outcomes of their drug therapies.
• Onboards and orients newly hired clinical pharmacists or field pharmacists wishing to initiate collaborative practice remotely or through temporary duty assignments.
• Orientation includes assessing the clinical pharmacist meets minimum competencies required to exercise the CPA.
• Provides annual reviews for clinical pharmacy specific to agency policy, clinical guidelines, collaborative practice agreements, clinical pharmacy competencies and peer review forms Collaborates with external clinical pharmacy stakeholders to advance the mission of IHSC through clinical pharmacy.
• Provides pharmaceutical care services, including drug information, medication therapy consultation, and advice to other health professionals on complex patient problems at the highest level of independence; utilizes extensive knowledge base and flexibility to adapt to unusual circumstances requiring variations in approach, and in the presence of incomplete or conflicting data.
• Collaborates with contacts within and outside the Department on a routine basis to coordinate medical and behavioral care services and facilitate transitions of care for patients, maintain academic partnerships, and develop and implement processes to improve public and population health.
• May be directed by the chief pharmacist to assist local on-site medication filling and dispensing.
• Participates in ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement activities including audits, chart reviews, and development of review criteria.
• Responsible for the successful completion of the Clinical Pharmacist Peer Review process and updates clinical pharmacy policy and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Leads and assigns reviews of the Clinical Pharmacist Peer Review process, and as an active member in one or more national or institutional committees which may include Pharmacotherapy Workgroup, Discipline Specific Training, or Antibiotic Stewardship, pharmacy-led clinical practice guidelines, or others as designated.
• Develops and implements clinical pharmacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote safe medication practices.
• Provides temporary duty (TDY) coverage to IHSC staffed facilities and special missions as needed.
• All staff must be available for an entire month, or two 16-day periods, each year to support the IHSC TDY On-Call (ITOS) Program.
• Completes all required training and attends on-site, regional, and national meetings as required.
• Provides pharmaceutical care services, including adjudication of nonformulary medication requests, drug information research, medication therapy consultation, and advice to other health professionals on complex patient problems, at the highest level of independence; utilizes extensive knowledge base and flexibility to adapt to unusual circumstances requiring variations in approach, and in the presence of incomplete or conflicting data.

Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: PharmD degree from a program that is accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education and 5 years of experience as a pharmacist providing direct patient care services under a protocol or collaborative practice agreement.

Maintains a full and unrestricted Pharmacist license issued by a State Board of Pharmacy to practice pharmacy in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States that authorizes pharmacist collaborative practice and meets continuing education requirements for the State(s) licensed in.

It is the responsibility of the incumbent to fulfill the obligation(s) of their licensing or certifying body to maintain currency. Maintains a current National Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) or Ambulatory Care (BCACP). Additionally, maintains annual continuing education requirements.

Expertise in pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and all management aspects related to the practice of pharmacy in a clinic/infirmary setting. Maintains current BLS/CPR certification.

Possesses knowledge of and is competent in understanding and communicating pharmaceutical nomenclature including generic, chemical & trade names, Latin abbreviations, dosage forms, drug strengths, formulations & English-Metric equivalents.

Knowledge of training methods and sufficient interpersonal skills to develop a rapport with patients and co-workers during which instructional and educational information is presented. Possess knowledge of grammar, spelling & punctuation to identify and correct errors to ensure accurate copy.

Possesses necessary skills for operating general office technology including Microsoft Office products. Competent in data entry and ability to work with & analyze numbers, including bookkeeping & basic accounting skills. Competent in the use of office machines including photocopiers, calculators, and personal computers.

Possesses ability to work efficiently, accurately & organized in a fast-paced environment. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Current certification as a Correctional Health Care Professional (CCHP). Knowledge and/or experience with IHSC policies, NCCHC and PBNDS.

Proficient in Spanish or secondary language. Supervisory experience. Clinical pharmacy related presentations, advocacy, policy development and/or outreach at regional, national meetings or activities of professional organizations such American Pharmacists Association, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, etc.

How you will be evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be selected for an interview at the hiring authority's discretion. You will be notified of selection or non-selection.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package.
• Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.
• A complete application includes: U.
• Public Health Service Officers Cover Letter/Letter of Interest.
• (Place under "Diploma/GED") Professional license.
• (If applicable) Additional professional certificates.
• (If applicable) Three professional references.
• (i.e., name, title and contact information) Official USPHS Promotion CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training.
• (Place under "USPHS Promotion CV") You may provide a civilian resume in addition to the USPHS Promotion CV to capture all relevant work experience.
• A copy of your Certificate of Investigation (located in your eOPF). *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER).
• (Place under "Performance Appraisal") For current IHSC PHS officers, IHSC Recruiting requires applicants to provide a copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement.
• Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement and the date of the end of your AP Agreement.
• If you do not, please submit a memo attesting to no AP in the Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement section in the documents section of application.

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process.

To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.

Additional information

(from the Duties and Responsibilities section) Manages and/or leads various pharmacy-related programs and initiatives, including but not limited to seasonal vaccine procurement and distribution, review of pharmacy benefits manager services and billing, and inter-division cooperative efforts to advance health technology and improve clinical services and documentation.

Performs other minor pharmacy related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the chief pharmacist.

DHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: 1.

DHS 2. ICE 3.

ERO HHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: 1.

DHHS 2. USPHS CC SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Regional Clinical Pharmacist works under the supervision of the IHSC Chief Pharmacist.