USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Clinical Pharmacist-Midnight Shift
Northport, New York, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$124K/yr - $146K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves pharmacy distribution and operations, formulary management, and medication safety, ensuring optimal drug therapy for patients by reviewing and verifying medication orders.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Reviewing, interpreting, and verifying of inpatient or outpatient medication orders (non-controlled and controlled substances) for appropriateness drug selection, dosage, route of administration and quantity, prior to dispensing
Reviewing the patient's medications, allergies, labs, and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems
Obtaining patient health and medication histories
Processing and dispensing of inpatient and outpatient medications orders as appropriate
Performing medication reconciliation
Contacting prescriber as appropriate; documenting recommendations and interventions
Providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies
Filling medications or preparing IV admixtures as per USP <797> and <800> (piggybacks, large volume parenterals and chemotherapy) utilizing appropriate precautions and aseptic techniques in a timely manner
Ensuring prior to dispensing, medications are completely and correctly labeled and packaged in full compliance with Federal rules and regulations
Interacting with other clinical staff, making recommendations regarding medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective patient care
Providing drug information to medical staff and patients
Providing oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution
Maintaining adequate drug stock, inspecting drug storage areas, supervising pre-packing and the operation of automated dispensing equipment
Notifying Supervisor or other designated person of actual or anticipated shortages of medications and supplies
Using computer systems and software to maintain reports and produce records
Working knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets
Assisting in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions, non-formulary reviews and medication usage evaluations
Documenting and assessing adverse drug events (ADEs)
Assisting in medical emergencies
Participating in Northport VAMC and VISN-level committees as assigned representing Pharmacy Service
Training newly hired employees, students of affiliated schools, and Pharmacy residents
Answering telephone calls, responding to inquiries, and providing timely customer service
Investigating drug recalls
Performing assigned CACHE activities
Performing other duties as assigned
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
Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation
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
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
One(1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program
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
Preferred
Hospital experience
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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