USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Clinical Pharmacist (Staff Pharmacist)
Augusta, Maine, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $168K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist (Staff Pharmacist) to join the VA Maine Healthcare System in Augusta, ME. The role involves providing pharmaceutical care by verifying prescriptions, monitoring drug therapies, and counseling patients on medication use.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for verifying the legality of each prescription and checking the patient's medication profile for appropriate therapeutic use and dosage, therapeutic duplication and polypharmacy, allergies, drug interactions, other potential contraindications and patient eligibility before processing and verifying orders
Responsible for viewing the patient's medications, notes, allergies, labs and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems
Evaluates all chemotherapy orders for appropriateness based on disease state, regimen, patient specific factors and laboratory results and ensures the double-check is completed on all orders prior to dispensing
Contact the provider to clarify orders as needed prior to dispensing
Responsible for completing medication histories, including patient or caregiver interviews, to reconcile medications and assure an accurate medication profile for both VA and non-VA medications
Documents all clinical interventions in the medical record
Monitor and assess the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters
Responsible for counseling patients or caregivers on medication regimens to ensure proper use, compliance, and understanding of therapy
Responsible to become familiar with the use and function of all automated devices or technologies used routinely to process, fill and deliver orders
Responsible for the oversight of pharmacy technician work for all aspects of preparation and distribution
Manages recalls and medication shortages by substituting alternative dosage strength/instructions of the same medication or by suggesting therapeutic substitutions to the provider
Responsible for monthly inspections of pharmacy, ward and/or clinic stocks of medication for compliance with national and local regulations. Emergency crash cart maintenance is also included in the pharmacist's responsibility
Supervise technicians and have knowledge of all the duties in their assigned area
Participate in educational programs both within the Medical Center and involving external continuing education programs
Provide in-service education programs for staff members and other health professionals and will provide organized drug information upon request
Develop and maintenance of an internal Pharmacy Service training program designed to disseminate pertinent information to the staff
May also be required to develop and implement suitable programs for new hires, pharmacy students and residents
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
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)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education: 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
License: 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
English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English
Pharmacists at this grade level serve in a developmental capacity
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following: One (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS 11 or Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program
Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs): 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 be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the staff pharmacist position
Benefits
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