USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $195K/yr
1+ years expThe Cheyenne VA Health Care System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) to assist primary care providers in managing high-risk patients treated with opioids for chronic pain. The role involves comprehensive medication management and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with national policy and clinical guidelines.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Facility Pain Management, Opioid Safety, and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PMOP) Coordinator will support Facility Pain POC/Clinical Leads in the coordination of pain management, opioid safety, and prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)-related initiatives and implementation of VHA and the Joint Commission standards
The PMOP Coordinators will work in close collaboration with the VISN PMOP Coordinator, Facility Pain POC/Clinical Lead, Facility Primary Care (PACT) Pain Champion, Academic Detailing pharmacists and other facility stakeholders to ensure implementation of PMOP initiatives in compliance with national policy, clinical practice guidelines, and regulatory requirements
The PMOP Coordinators will also support review of community provider opioid prescribing practices as required by the MISSIO
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) will assist primary care providers in co-managing "high risk" patients treated with opioids for chronic, non-malignant, pain
"High risk" patients are those who present with multiple or recurrent aberrant drug-related behaviors and/or history of substance abuse (as defined by DSM) requiring close monitoring and ongoing assessment to evaluate substance misuse, substance abuse, pseudo addiction, and addiction
The CPS will provide comprehensive medication management of complex patients with chronic, nonmalignant pain by face-to-face, virtual and telephone encounters, indirect care and chart review
The Facility PMOP Coordinator will provide professional consultation to VA medical facility management concerning planning and coordination of the programmatic responsibilities related to policy and services in pain management, opioid safety, and prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs)
Developing processes/procedures to ensure implementation and compliance with national policy related to pain management, opioid safety and risk mitigation strategies, Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND), management of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), initiatives in compliance with national policy, clinical practice guidelines, and regulatory requirements
The Facility PMOP Coordinator is expected to be involved in clinical pain care delivery at their facility equivalent to 20% of their time
Core functions include face-to-face, virtual and telephone encounters with 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
CPS will determine if a referral to the physician is necessary when disease progression occurs or adverse drug events require treatment interventions
Assists in total quality improvement activities by participating in health care system process assessment and action teams and continually seeks to improve Pain Management services
Represents the Cheyenne VA Health Care System at professional/program community group/events and committees. c. Additional duties may be assigned by the Chief, Pain Management as necessary
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
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
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
English Language Proficiency. Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)
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
Foreign Education: 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
Licensure: 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
In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower GS-12 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
Chronic pain management experience, DEA practitioner license is highly recommended for this position
Benefits
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