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Pharmacist (Anticoagulation Clinical Specialist)

Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$150K/yr - $194K/yr

1+ years exp

The Central Alabama VA Medical Center-Montgomery is seeking a Pharmacist (Anticoagulation Clinical Specialist) to provide pharmaceutical care to patients with chronic disease states. The role involves expertise in clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, reviewing medication regimens, and ensuring compliance with drug therapy policies.

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U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is knowledgeable and able to make 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

Obtains medication histories form patients and summarizes signification findings in the medical record and/or to the provider as appropriate

Actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness. drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required

Reviews relevant population management dashboards to identify patients who may benefit form engagement in care. Ensures plans is in place to ensure safety and efficacy of all patients actively prescribed anticoagulants

Applies knowledge to interpret laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care, recognizing significant abnormalities, and making dose adjustments or recommendations based on objective laboratory findings

Assist with NF/PA PADRs and e-consults as assigned per established PBM, VISN and local criteria for use

Assists with medication use evaluations and other Pharmacy and Therapeutics activities

Promotes and monitors compliance for established drug therapy policies

Works with providers to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives

Serves on medical center and/or VISN committees as requested

Functions independently under an individual scope of practice as defined by the health care system for chronic disease states with comprehensive medication management to provide pharmaceutical care to patients. This includes but is not limited to the design, implementation, and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve positive, definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas

Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the medical record

Reviews patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required and communicates findings with other relevant staff when applicable

Monitors for and reports drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and medication adherence issues. Documents findings per facility procedures

Applies knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care; recognizes and takes necessary and appropriate action on significant abnormalities

Has expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is knowledgeable and able to make dose adjustments and/or recommendations based on objective laboratory findings

Performs patient care activities in working directly or indirectly with the health care team and patient, encompassing a variety of modalities and professional responsibilities

Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable

Reviews literature routinely to provide an evaluation of efficacy, safety, and cost effectiveness for routine patient care and projects as assigned. Maintains a current knowledge of therapeutics and disease management. Assists with Medication Use Evaluations (MUE) and other Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee related activities

Documents clinical interventions in a timely and professional manner as appropriate

Promotes and monitors compliance for established drug therapy policies in accordance with VHA/DoD guidance or latest evidence-based practice

Works with providers to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives

Uses appropriate references to research drug information and serves as an expert on drug usage, interactions, over-dosages, and compliance to medical staff, nursing staff, technicians and students

Provides timely and accurate responses to drug information inquiries from all customers

Serves on medical center and/or VISN committees as requested

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Pharmacy DegreePharmacist LicenseClinical PharmacokineticsClinical Pharmacy ExperienceRegulatory KnowledgeEnglish ProficiencyCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

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

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

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019

English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English

Experience: 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

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

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)