USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Oncology Health)
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$149K/yr - $194K/yr
1+ years expThe Jesse Brown VA Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Oncology Health) who will function at the highest level of clinical practice with prescribing privileges. This role involves designing, implementing, and monitoring therapeutic drug plans for oncology patients, providing direct patient care, and consulting on medication therapy management services.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 including changes in medication therapy, monitoring, additional testing requirements, referral to primary care or specialty provider
Interviews and/or evaluates patients upon admission and daily during hospital stay for appropriateness of pharmacological therapy and makes a pharmaceutical care plan for each patient that will be documented in the pharmacy initial assessment or progress note
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
Performs medication reconciliation during clinic visits and transfers of levels of care, and informs healthcare providers of any discrepancies noted
Monitor and report drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues. Documents findings per facility procedures
Actively participates in the VAADERS Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting system
Supports effective drug usage criteria approved by the national VHA Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM), VISN PBM and local Pharmacy & Therapeutic (P&T) which help to ensure quality patient care in a cost-effective manner
Ensures appropriate utilization of the VHA formulary by health care providers
Assists in new employee orientation sessions as scheduled
Assists in the development of proposals for improved and/or new clinical pharmacy services
May support medical center human research activities involving the use of drugs in approved research/investigational studies
Participates in P&T functions and assignments as required, e.g., ADR monitoring, medication error reporting, Medication Utilization Evaluation activities, drug monographs/reviews, etc. Presenting information to committee as assigned
Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships by committee membership, active problem resolution skills, and close cooperation with other services in accomplishing the medical center mission and goals
Establishes criteria of use for high cost medications for patients in the Oncology/Medicine services and implements these guidelines for other Providers in the medical center
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
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
Maintains a current knowledge of therapeutics and disease management
Performs other duties as assigned
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
English Language Proficiency. Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)
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
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
Must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12
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
Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency PLUS completion of a PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency OR 3 or more years of ambulatory care oncology experience
Benefits
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