USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist Anticoagulation Clinic)
The Dayton VA Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for their Pharmacy Service. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide evidence-based pharmaceutical care services through both direct and indirect interactions with patients and healthcare providers.
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Responsibilities
Treats patient, team members, other facility employees and visitors with respect
Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the medical record
Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed
Monitors for and reports drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues
Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance
Consult for intensive medication therapy management services
Orders, performs, reviews and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patients drug therapy
Reviews and verifies medication orders
Train and in-servicing of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and other medical center personnel
Provided answer when patients has questions about his/her medication
Documents findings per facility procedures
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Proficiency in written and spoken English
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
1 year of experience at or 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
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
Preferred
Clinical pharmacy experience preferred, but not required
Benefits
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