USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist)
Macon, Georgia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $176K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Specialist Pharmacist at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Macon, GA. The role involves providing high-level clinical practice, directly caring for patients, and managing medication therapy in a mental health care setting.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Functions include face-to-face, VA Video Connect, and telephone visits/encounters with referred patients for comprehensive medication management in practice areas identified in their individual scope of practice
Functions as a mid-level provider, with a scope of practice, 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, i.e. changes in medication therapy, monitoring, and additional testing requirements
Determines if a referral to the physician is necessary when disease progression occurs, or adverse drug events require treatment interventions outside of the CPS scope of practice
Identifies patients who may benefit from comprehensive Medication management through population management reports and during team huddles
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
Monitors and report drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues. Documents findings per facility procedures
Provides highly specialized education and training support to other professional services in the area of advanced pharmacotherapy
Collaborates with other clinical services in the provision of specialized training programs and assists in the development of innovative training concepts aimed at improving the knowledge and quality of pharmacy and other clinical service staff
Serves a preceptor for pharmacy students and for pharmacy residents. Ensures the residency is effectively managed and maintains American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) accreditation for the program when serving as a Residency Program Director
Participates in the entire medication use process to include ensuring the safe, appropriate, and timely distribution of medication
Follows Pharmacy Service and other regulatory policies regarding to medication labeling, inventory management, formulary management, PBM initiatives, equipment maintenance, and timeliness of service
Consults with patients and healthcare system staff whenever there is a question concerning therapeutic or policy matters regarding outpatient and/or inpatient provider orders
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
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
Proficient in written and spoken English
Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Must complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
Knowledge of Professional Pharmacy Practices
Residency and Fellowship Training
Quality of Experience
1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
Preferred
Possess an advanced set of knowledge and skills managing VA patients receiving Mental Health therapies
Completion of a PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy residency
Receipt of Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacy Certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties
3 years of VHA Mental Health practice experience with a scope of practice
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
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Company data provided by crunchbase