USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Pharmacist Clinical Specialist
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$162K/yr - $226K/yr
1+ years expThe VA Northern California Health Care System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist who functions at the highest level of clinical practice. The role involves delivering evidence-based comprehensive medication management through direct patient care and as part of an interdisciplinary team, particularly focusing on Substance Use Disorder management.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Functions as an advanced practice provider for comprehensive medication management to achieve defined outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned care area(s)
Functions as a care coordinator for patients with SUD as part of an identified interdisciplinary team and offering drug use monitoring and care coordination as well as providing supporting recommendations and motivational interviewing when needed
Functions as part of the interdisciplinary team to assist with screening patients for medication assisted treatment (MAT) which may include, but is not limited to:
Verifying vaccines and infectious disease screening
Providing medication education and implementing risk mitigation strategies
Querying and documenting PDMP information
Ordering, monitoring and interpreting urine drug screen (UDS) and other needed labs
Providing overdose education and prescribing naloxone
Reviews 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
Monitors and reports drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues
Documents findings per facility procedures and in accordance with the VAADERS Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting program
Reviews relevant population management dashboards to identify patients who may benefit from engagement in care for SUD treatment or risk mitigation
Ensures plans are in place to engage patient in care and offers treatment options that targets positive patient outcomes
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
Provides input and recommendations as the medication expert on the interdisciplinary team during routine patient care planning or targeted complex or high-risk reviews
Provides formal and informal education and in-services to pharmacy, medical, nursing and other staff as requested
Serves as a subject matter expert for MAT in SUD for assigned committees, workgroups or interdisciplinary teams
Provides education to patients, their families and caregivers about medications, common disease states, patient responsibilities, and information on health promotion
Participates in self-development activities to maintain and strengthen professional competence in SUD treatment and management (example: Buprenorphine X-waiver training for education and training purposes)
Participates in the appropriate, effective and safe use of pharmaceuticals by contributing to criteria development, data collection, quality assurance and drug use evaluation and other quality improvement activities for core practice area(s) and MAT for SUD
Serves as the pharmacist subject matter expert on assigned SUD related committees and subcommittees
Supports and promotes compliance with established drug therapy policies, formulary management and criteria or prior authorization requirements that have been approved by national, VISN, or local pharmacy benefits management (PBM) and focuses on quality patient care in a cost-effective manner
Participates and facilitates departmental and organizational compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), Office of General Counsel (OIG), and other applicable regulatory and accreditation regulations and guidelines regarding patient safety and care
Identifies and addresses orientation and training needs to keep aligned with appropriate utilization of the VHA formulary by health care providers
Participates in design and/or completion of research studies involving drug therapy, clinical pharmacy functions, or improvements in patient care
Directs and/or participates in the preparation of articles for publication
Qualification
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
English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
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
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)
Preferred
Completion of a PGY1 and PGY2 in relevant specialty area, or equivalent experience
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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