USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient)
Tucson, Arizona, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$142K/yr - $184K/yr
1+ years expThe Tucson Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for their outpatient pharmacy. The role involves reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders, as well as providing recommendations to clinical staff to ensure safe and effective medication therapy for patients.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria. Approves or denies non-formulary requests per policy and evidence-based criteria. Provides information on therapeutic substitutions when non-formulary consults are denied. When approved, performs therapeutic substitution as indicated
Actively involved in taking health and medication histories and performs medication reconciliation by reviewing 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
Applies knowledge of normal laboratory values and physical assessment information in the evaluation of pharmaceutical care. Recognizes significant deviations from normal parameters and can identify and solve medication-related problems based on objective findings
Serves as an authority on medication utilization, drug-drug and drug-food interactions, acceptable medication dosages, and compliance strategies. Educates medical staff, nursing staff, pharmacy technicians, and students on medication management. Uses appropriate references to research drug information. Functions as an available preceptor for SAVAHCS pharmacy residents, performing medication use evaluations (MUEs) when needed
Assures safe and effective medication utilization by identifying and resolving medication related concerns. This review includes a broad understanding of pharmacy practice, including but not limited to pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacoeconomics, and pharmacokinetic knowledge derived from evidence-based resources. Communicates findings and recommendations with the medical care team
Participates in training all new pharmacy staff members to the functions for the outpatient pharmacy areas
Directs and supervises pharmacy residents and students as assigned
Participates in activities of interdisciplinary training and in-servicing of medical staff, nursing staff, residents, students, and other allied health professionals at SAVAHCS as required
Effectively instructs patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications. Adjusts communication and tracking methods based on age and developmental considerations. Accurately assesses and documents patient comprehension. Refers patients to educational programs provided at the medical center by multidisciplinary teams
During all patient interactions, ensures that the patient medication list is up-to-date and explains the importance of maintaining an up-to-date list
Complies with HIPAA, VHA, Medical Center and Service/Department information, computer, and facility-related security regulations and policies/procedures
Safeguards own computer access and verify codes and logs off computer when leaving work area
Preserves the integrity of the Pharmacy Service security by complying with security policies and safeguarding security codes
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)
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
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
Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)
1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11), or completion of an ACPE-accredited PharmD. 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
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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