Summary
Provides advanced medication management for oncology and hematology patients in inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth settings. Oversees chemotherapy and biologic therapy planning, monitoring, and toxicity management. Offers pharmacokinetic consultations, educates patients and healthcare staff, supports research and residency training, ensures formulary compliance, and serves as a liaison between pharmacy, nursing, and oncology teams to optimize cancer care.
Duties
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Provides comprehensive medication therapy management for oncology and hematology patients Reviews, verifies, and adjusts chemotherapy and biologic regimens for indication, dose, and toxicity Monitors therapeutic response, adverse effects, drug interactions, and organ function Counsels patients and families on chemotherapy, biologics, and side-effect management Manages infusion-related and hypersensitivity reactions in clinic settings Provides pharmacokinetic consultations and therapeutic drug monitoring Assists in supportive care management including pain, nausea, hypercalcemia, and infection Conducts telehealth assessments and manages treatment remotely Evaluates and approves non-formulary and restricted medication requests Provides drug information and recommendations to multidisciplinary care teams Coordinates with oncology, hematology, and infusion services to optimize therapy Precepts and trains pharmacy residents, students, and new staff Educates nursing, pharmacy, and physician staff on chemotherapy and cancer pharmacotherapy Designs, supervises, and supports post-doctoral oncology residency training Participates in and publishes oncology-related clinical research and case studies Reviews oncology order sets and formulary content for accuracy and policy compliance Prepares drug utilization evaluations and quality assurance reports Serves as liaison between oncology pharmacy and hospital departments Represents Pharmacy Service in institutional committees and initiatives Maintains licensure, certifications, and continuing education Ensures adherence to safety procedures and proper use of protective equipment Complies with patient privacy, computer security, and documentation standards Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc only, available in accordance with agency policies Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 51669-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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 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). 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/. Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
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.