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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$128K/yr - $166K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Staff Pharmacist for the Memphis VA Medical Center. The role involves providing clinical pharmacy support to the healthcare team, ensuring safe and effective medication use, and performing various pharmaceutical care services.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Filling prescriptions by selecting the correct drug and dosage form, reducing the drug from bulk to the quantity prescribed, compounding when necessary, and packaging and labeling

Dispensing of drugs, especially controlled substances, investigational and cytotoxic drugs, to assure that legal and agency regulations and instructions are followed, that proper and complete recordkeeping is maintained

Reviews the patient medication profile prior to dispensing drugs and medications

Facilitates special formulations, and extemporaneous compounding of routine and special parenteral medications requiring complex preparation and/or dosing

Prevents and identifies drug-induced problems that may be affecting the patient, takes appropriate steps to manage these problems and/or communicates these findings to his/her primary provider

Counsels patients and family members concerning medication directions for use, side effects, precautions, and the need to strictly follow the regimen

Monitors patient medication profiles and ensures information is correct and up to date

Provides consultation to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals on medication management issues

Makes recommendations in the selection of formulary alternative and/or therapeutic interchange medications

Conducts drug usage evaluations, and patient drug therapy monitoring in accordance with VAMC Memphis and Pharmacy Service policy and Joint Commission standards

Applies pharmacokinetics, using rate order equations as appropriate to equilibrate serum levels

Assists in the orientation and training of new pharmacy employees, students, residents and volunteers

Functions as a consultant to the medical staff on pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology via effective written and oral communication

Performs in service training to medical, nursing, and other disciplines as scheduled

Checks, guides, and advises lower-grade co-workers

Verifies and/or corrects medication orders entered in the computer system

Coordinates and resolves problems associated with medication distribution

Analyzes data and completes reports, including ward inspections and chart reviews, according to established policy

On a rotating basis, is delegated authority to act as pharmacist team leader or pharmacist in charge of the assigned practice area and/or as a subspecialty Pharmacy Program(s) Coordinator which may include State Nursing Home, Fee Basis Pharmacy, Chemotherapy/IV Therapy, Patient Education, Staff Development, FIRM Pharmacy, Controlled Substances Systems, Satellite pharmacy areas (e.g. MICU, SICU) etc

Participates in the DUE/MUE process by assisting in; determination of problem areas, criteria development, analysis and follow-up recommendations for improved drug therapy as deemed appropriate; e.g., education, review, software/programming enhancements, etc

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Pharmacy PracticePharmacologyPharmacokineticsPharmacotherapeuticsACPE AccreditationBoard CertificationMedication ManagementPatient CounselingQuality AssuranceCommunication Skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship

Proficient in written and spoken English

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)

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

Knowledge of Professional Pharmacy Practices

Residency and Fellowship Training

Quality of Experience

Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice

Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security

Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters

One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program