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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Pharmacist (Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$147K/yr - $191K/yr

1+ years exp

The USAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to serve Veterans Affairs facilities within the Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network. The role involves providing evidence-based pharmaceutical care services, including treatment planning and monitoring therapeutic drug plans for psychiatric patients.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assists in treatment planning for psychiatric patients

Provides patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the patient

Directly involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve 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 to the provider as appropriate

Works directly with the Clinical Pharmacy Program Manager to support development of measures, goals, and objectives and to track performance, based on regulations, procedures, and policies

Assists in the development and implementation of care programs within the VISN 6 Telemental Health Hub

Participates in various programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams

Participates and attends medical center and/or VISN committees as assigned by the Clinical Pharmacy Program Manager and/or the Telemental Health Section Chief

Provides guidance and supervision of post graduate pharmacy residents assigned to the Telemental Health Hub as outlined in VHA Handbook 1400.1, "Resident Supervision" and within the guidelines governing telehealth care

Participates in the training and in-servicing of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and other medical center personnel as required

Assists in the development and implementation of education and training programs for pharmacy residents rotating through Telemental Health Hub

Supports research mission in conducting studies regarding treatment modalities, outcomes, and other aspects of patient care when appropriate

If involved in an ongoing research project, abides by all VA regulations governing research protocols/policies and/or procedures

Encourages participation in clinical research among other staff members

Qualification

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)Full pharmacy licenseClinical pharmacy expertisePGY1 Pharmacy ResidencyBCPP certificationTelehealth experienceEnglish proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

U.S. Citizenship

Proficient in written and spoken English

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

Transcripts must be submitted with application

You must submit a copy of FPGEE and TOEFL with your application if using foreign education to meet qualification requirements

You must submit a copy of current license with the application package

Must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position

Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)

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