USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Oncology Health)
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$149K/yr - $194K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Oncology Health) who functions at the highest level of clinical practice and serves as a provider with prescribing privileges. This role involves initiating, modifying, or discontinuing medication therapy and providing intensive medication therapy management services for oncology patients.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Functions as a mid-level provider to design, implement, and monitor therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas
Orders, performs, reviews, and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy
Follows-up with patients on lab or test results to discuss the plan of therapy including changes in medication therapy, monitoring, additional testing requirements, referral to primary care or specialty provider
Interviews and/or evaluates patients upon admission and daily during hospital stay for appropriateness of pharmacological therapy and makes a pharmaceutical care plan for each patient that will be documented in the pharmacy initial assessment or progress note
Reviews patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required
Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed
Performs medication reconciliation during clinic visits and transfers of levels of care, and informs healthcare providers of any discrepancies noted
Monitor and report drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues. Documents findings per facility procedures. Actively participates in the VAADERS Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting system
Supports effective drug usage criteria approved by the national VHA Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM), VISN PBM and local Pharmacy & Therapeutic (P&T) which help to ensure quality patient care in a cost-effective manner
Ensures appropriate utilization of the VHA formulary by health care providers
Assists in new employee orientation sessions as scheduled
Assists in the development of proposals for improved and/or new clinical pharmacy services
May support medical center human research activities involving the use of drugs in approved research/investigational studies
Participates in P&T functions and assignments as required, e.g., ADR monitoring, medication error reporting, Medication Utilization Evaluation activities, drug monographs/reviews, etc. Presenting information to committee as assigned
Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships by committee membership, active problem resolution skills, and close cooperation with other services in accomplishing the medical center mission and goals
Establishes criteria of use for high cost medications for patients in the Oncology/Medicine services and implements these guidelines for other Providers in the medical center
Serves as an authority on drug usage, interactions, over-dosages, and compliance to medical staff, nursing staff, technicians and students. Uses appropriate references to research drug information
Effectively instructs patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications and medical devices. Is able to adjust communication and tracking methods based on age and developmental considerations
Maintains a current knowledge of therapeutics and disease management
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Proficient in spoken and written 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. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs must 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)
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 have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12
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
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)
Preferred
Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency PLUS completion of a PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency OR 3 or more years of ambulatory care oncology experience
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
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