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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Pharmacist - Clinical

Sheridan, Wyoming, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $171K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join the VA Sheridan Health Care System. The role involves analyzing drug-related medical problems, ensuring optimal drug therapy for patients, and overseeing the distribution and control of medications.

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U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensures efficient and timely workload management of the local prescription pending file and act as a liaison and resolve problems as they arise with this program

Responsible for cost saving opportunities by actively being involved in formulary management activities

Evaluates medication orders and medication profiles for appropriateness of therapy

Responsible for the safe, accurate, and appropriate distribution or dispensing of medications within the medical center

Verifies electronic orders entered by the physician for accuracy while performing a prospective drug utilization evaluation taking into account drug-drug interactions, drug-allergy contraindications, drug-disease interactions, and dosage form

Ensures indication is listed on all medication orders for patients admitted to any unit of the Sheridan VA Medical Center.-Ensures therapy duplication is minimized and instructions given to nurses for specific use when duplication is ordered

Ensures that information such as generic name of drug, manufacturer's name, lot number, control number, shipment number, etc., are properly entered into unit dose packaging machine and are recorded on log books and on labels, when appropriate

Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by completing medication histories including patient interviews

Completes medication reconciliation including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications

Provides oral and/or written communication with other health care professionals regarding drug therapy selection and management

Monitors and assesses drug therapy, communicating the findings and any recommendations for medication changes to appropriate clinical providers for final approval, and documenting appropriately in CPRS

Applies rigid aseptic techniques in preparing sterile solutions

Performs scheduled cleaning and training to ensure compliance with USP 797 and 800 requirements

Oversees and double-checks all technician IV preparations

Ensures inventory discrepancies are resolved prior to dispensing, and notifies the Chief, Pharmacy Service or designee as soon as discrepancy is discovered

Fills controlled substances in both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy according to established policies and procedures

Distributes inpatient and outpatient orders and requests for controlled substances according to established pharmacy procedures and policies

Follows all VHA, DEA, and Pharmacy policies and procedures regarding controlled substances and notifies Chief, Pharmacy Service or designee of any discrepancies

Understands more advanced inventory principles and works closely with procurement tech and Chief, Pharmacy Service in effectively managing inventory levels

Receives supplies, checking for shortages, tampering, breakage, deterioration, or expiration. Selects proper storage area

Operates and maintains complicated pharmacy equipment including ScriptPro outpatient pharmacy automation, unit dose packaging machines, and inpatient pharmacy automation equipment

Utilizes all pharmacy equipment according to manufacturer, facility, and service policies and procedures

Provides leadership, guidance, and consultation to staff throughout the Medical Center and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)

Responsible for the self-development and education necessary to maintain licensure and stay current with the practice of pharmacy and Joint Commission standards

Qualification

Pharmacy PracticePharmaceuticsPharmacokineticsPharmacodynamicsPharmacotherapeuticsDrug Therapy ManagementMedication ReconciliationControlled Substances ManagementAseptic TechniquesClinical JudgmentCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship

Proficient in written and spoken English

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

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

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)

Must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others