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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Clinical Pharmacist (Community Care)

Crown Point, Indiana, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$133K/yr - $183K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist (Community Care) at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. The role involves ensuring the safe and appropriate use of drugs, evaluating drug therapy based on patient-specific factors, and providing drug information to healthcare professionals.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a drug information resource by providing up-to-date drug information to prescribers and other health care professionals

Reviews charts, evaluates pertinent laboratory data, drug-drug and drug-nutrient interactions, monitors for adverse drug effects and screens for allergies

Reports adverse drug events (ADE), medication events, and clinical interventions (CI), and documents as appropriate

Review of patient's allergy history, drug-drug, drug-nutrient, drug-laboratory and drug-disease state interactions and assessment for clinical relevance should be performed and dealt with appropriately

Select, compound, dispense and fill a range of drugs including extemporaneous preparations, special formulations, etc

Maintain adequate drug stock, inspect drug storage areas, and supervise the operation of automated dispensing equipment

Drugs dispensed are completely and correctly labeled and packaged in full compliance with Federal rules and regulations

Reviews authorized prescriptions for appropriateness using pharmacist knowledge, as well as knowledge concerning the national drug formulary and local VA formulary requirements

Enters non-formulary or prior authorization consult requests in CPRS and completes such requests as appropriate, after all needed documentation received

Initiates requests for medications from specialty pharmacies, releases medication once delivery confirmation received, files prescription appropriately, and communicates with procurement team regarding delivery receipt confirmation

Secures controlled substances while filling Community Care controlled substance prescriptions

Documents all controlled substance entries through the computerized controlled substance package perpetual inventory system

Monitors profiles for abuse potential and notifies the Pharmacy Supervisor if discovery is made

Provides patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicates relevant findings and / or recommendations to other health care providers in charge of the patient both orally and in writing

Performs continuous evaluation of prescribed medications to assure optimal drug therapy

Serves as a drug information resource by providing up-to-date drug information to prescribers, other health care professionals, patients, and caregivers

Evaluates pertinent laboratory data, drug-drug and drug-nutrient interactions, monitors for adverse drug effects, and screens for allergies

Implements P & T Committee policies including therapeutic interchanges and automatic substitutions to include appropriate patient and provider education

Manages recalls and medication shortage situations by substituting alternate dosage, strengths, and instructions of the same medication to equal the prescribed dose and schedule

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Pharmacy DegreePharmacist LicenseDrug Therapy EvaluationDrug Information ResourcePatient AdvocacyCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

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

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

1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level OR Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program

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

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

One (1) year of experience preferred

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.