USAJOBS · 3 months ago
PACT Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner
Aurora, Colorado, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $182K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a PACT Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner to join the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. This role involves providing direct patient care, managing medication therapy, and serving as a consultant for medication management services, functioning as a mid-level provider within an assigned team.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Core functions include face-to-face and telephone encounters with referred patients, for comprehensive medication management
Functions as a mid-level provider 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
Clinical pharmacy specialists will determine if a referral to the physician is necessary when disease progression occurs or adverse drug events require treatment interventions
Review 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
Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the medical record and/or to the provider as appropriate
Monitor and report drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues. Documents findings per facility procedures
Apply knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care, recognizes significant abnormalities, and makes dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings
Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable
Assists Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee with medication use evaluations and other safety initiatives
Documents clinical interventions in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate
Promotes and monitors compliance for established drug therapy policies
Works with providers to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives
Reviews and verifies medication orders for appropriateness and to reduce potential risk of adverse drug events
Participates in the training and in-servicing of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and other medical center personnel as required
Is skilled at using both written and verbal communication techniques in teaching others
May serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in accordance with established policies
Assists in new employee orientation sessions as scheduled
Serves as an authority on drug usage, interactions, over-dosages, and compliance, to medical staff, nursing staff, technicians and students. Uses appropriate references to research drug information
Has a good working knowledge of information resources, both written and electronic
Maintains a current knowledge of therapeutics and disease management
Provides timely and accurate responses to drug information inquiries from all customers
Effectively instructs patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications and medical devices. Is able to adjust communication and tracking methods based on age and developmental considerations. Is able to accurately assess and document patient comprehension. Is able to refer patients to educational programs provided at the medical center by multidisciplinary teams
Serves on medical center and/or VISN committees as requested
Adheres to all medical center and department policies and regulations
Qualification
Required
You 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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
You may be required to serve a probationary period
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)
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
Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
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. The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure
Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English
In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
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
PGY2 IN Ambulatory Care or experience in PACT or BCGP, BCPS and/or BCACP certification
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.
Company
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