USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Licensed Pharmacist (CPS) - Hematology/Oncology/Infusion Clinic Operations and Formulary EHRM
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$147K/yr - $191K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Licensed Pharmacist to join the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves providing advanced patient care in the Infusion Clinic, including clinical double checks and order verification, while also managing formulary team workload.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Maintains an expertise in Infusion treatments for patients in Oncology, Hematology and miscellaneous specialty areas through provision of patient care
Performs clinical reviews and adjudicates prior authorization drug requests promoting safe, cost-effective, and optimal medication use
Coordinates care for patients with other healthcare providers as needed
Provides pharmaceutical care for patients in the designated clinic(s) according to his/her scope of practice. This shall include ordering of laboratory and other tests necessary to monitor care, referring patients to appropriate health care providers as needed, performing patient triage functions and ordering medications needed for supportive care including antiemetic, bone marrow stimulating agents and intravenous fluid infusion when needed. May monitor and adjust anti-neoplastic drug doses in collaboration with Hematology/Oncology staff in accordance with protocols for patients receiving infusion therapy
Evaluates orders for appropriateness and drug interactions, allergies, adverse reactions, and duplicate therapy
Intervenes with physicians and other staff members prospectively and retrospectively for rational, safe, and effective drug therapy and documents interventions
Clinical double checks and order verification will include assessment of labs and drug-drug interactions, with the pharmacist making recommendations for dose adjustments to therapy as needed
Ensure that Veterans meet required treatment parameters and recommended monitoring prior to next cycle of cancer therapy, contacting Hematology/Oncology providers as needed for clarification of orders
Serves as a Pharmacy Service resource on inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services including CBOCs
Oversees control and inventory of Controlled Substances
Reviews service connection for appropriate costs and payment and applies VA local standards for appropriate dispensing and filling
Assists with inventory control and appropriate purchasing practices
Accurately compounds, dispenses medications, and provides pharmaceutical care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Participates in maintaining quality control of pharmacy products
Continually identifies and implements strategies to optimize the cost-effective use of medications. Continually reviews economic impact and compliance with these endeavors, and provides input to Pharmacy Leadership
Identifies target areas, formulates and develops plans for implementation, trains staff, and provides documentation to assess progress for formulary management activities
Conducts prospective/retrospective drug use evaluations of high-use, high cost, or high-risk drugs. Assist the Associate Pharmacy Chief of Business and Quality Management in preparation and report analysis of data, make recommendations for corrective action, and develop education programs/interventions that would alter aberrant prescribing or work patterns
Serves as a resource between Pharmacy Service and all health care providers regarding formulary management
Displays effective leadership behaviors including emotional intelligence when interacting with others
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Proficiency 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
At least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in professional pharmacy practice
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
Preferred
Work experience in hematology/oncology pharmacy
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.
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