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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Licensed Pharmacist (Clinical Pharmacist)

Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$139K/yr - $180K/yr

1+ years exp

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Licensed Pharmacist to provide clinical services for effective and rational drug therapy. The role involves evaluating medication orders, intervening with healthcare providers, and ensuring quality pharmaceutical care to improve patient outcomes.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluates orders for appropriateness and drug interactions, allergies, adverse reactions, and duplicate therapy

Intervenes with physicians and other staff members for rational, safe, and effective drug therapy and documents interventions

Knows and follows formulary guidelines and ensures therapeutic and cost-effective alternatives to non-formulary drugs

Monitors drug therapy and provides information to other health professionals

Accountable for medication reconciliation according to procedure

Provides age-appropriate care to adult and/or geriatric patients

Serves as a Pharmacy Service resource on inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services including CBOCs

Oversees control and inventory of Controlled Substances

Reviews service connection for appropriate costs and payment and applies VA local standards for appropriate dispensing and filling

Assists with inventory control and appropriate purchasing practices

Accurately compounds, dispenses medications and provides pharmaceutical care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Participates in maintaining quality control of pharmacy products

Follows all aseptic preparation standards for sterile and hazardous drugs and ensures technician follow same standards

Dispenses and provides pharmaceutical care accurately and efficiently

Serves as a liaison with providers for formulary management issues and act as a liaison between Pharmacy Service and other health care providers

Actively participate on intradepartmental committees and workgroups when requested

Participates in and evaluates quality improvement programs in the pharmacy and related departments

Ensures that VA, hospital and service policies are followed

Participates and assists in educational programs for staff, nursing, medicine, employees, patients and the community

Qualification

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)Full pharmacy licenseClinical pharmacy practicePharmacy regulations knowledgeEnglish proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

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

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)

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. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

Must be a graduate of a foreign pharmacy degree program that meets 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

Experience, GS-12: You must have completed 1 year of current creditable experience at the next lower level (GS-11) or equivalent, which is directly related to the position to be filled

In addition to the experience listed above, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist must demonstrate the following 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