USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Clinical Pharmacist - (2nd Shift)
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$144K/yr - $188K/yr
1+ years expThe VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient). The Outpatient Clinical Pharmacist performs the professional functions required in the operation of an outpatient dispensing Pharmacy.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Reviews prescription orders electronically entered by providers in the context of the patient's existing medication profile
Communicates with providers as necessary to clarify prescription orders, particularly with regard to:
Critical drug interactions
Duplicate drug therapy
Inappropriate or confusing dosing, directions or quantities
Non-formulary and restricted drugs
Verifies and electronically finishes pending prescriptions entered in CPRS
Manually enters handwritten prescriptions when appropriate
Removes or clarifies unapproved abbreviations before the prescription is dispensed to the patient
Removes or clarifies confusing/inappropriate provider comments before the prescription is dispensed to the patient
Assists in the enforcement of Pharmacy and Medical Center Policies regarding non-formulary and restricted drugs
Flags restricted drug/non-formulary drug orders in VISTA and enters a note in the patient's chart in CPRS identifying both the resident and the attending as additional signers informing of the drug status and the directions for obtaining approval for use
Checks prescriptions filled by Pharmacy Technicians and students for completeness and correctness prior to the order being dispensed or mailed to patients
Answers questions regarding Pharmacy policy or law, drug information, or prescription status from patients, providers and other staff
Counsels and educates patients and/or caregivers about prescribed drug therapy
Assists in or supervises the reconstitution of medications for prescriptions as necessary
Assists in the reporting and electronic documentation of allergies and adverse drug reactions
Documents interventions in a pharmacy note in CPRS when appropriate
Works at the outpatient pharmacy in-take window/booth to counsel patients, process newly entered prescriptions as requested by patients, process prescription refills as requested by patients, process prescription orders in the pending file as time permits and assists patients with all outpatient related issues
Assists in the development and implementation of Medical Center and Pharmacy Service policies and procedures regarding safety and quality management
Works in the discharge section of the pharmacy to process medications for patients being discharged from the hospital/Cares Tower/Domiciliary, patients going on pass from hospital/Cares Tower/Domiciliary, and for patients being transferred to nursing homes (when assigned to Wade Park Outpatient Pharmacy)
Performs medication reconciliation and other clinical duties when assigned to the discharge process at Wade Park
Works with other clinical pharmacists to provide comprehensive clinical, informational and educational services
Reviews the computerized medication profiles, communicates with providers to resolve problems and performs medication reconciliation for patients
Plans and provides clinical pharmacy services on assigned inpatient wards/units when assigned to Wade Park Outpatient Pharmacy
Assists in the management of cost-containment programs and inventory management per Pharmacy Service policy and communications including:
90-day prescription fills
Tablet splitting
Drug conversions
Drug shortages/recalls
Prescription shortages
Serves as a legally responsible Pharmacist with regard to the stocking and dispensing of controlled substances by the Outpatient Pharmacy in accordance with applicable federal drug laws and VA directives
Communicates stock shortages to the procurement technician
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs must 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, or the District of Columbia
One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-11
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 security
Physical and mental ability to perform efficiently the duties of the position, including standing for prolonged periods, lifting/carrying pharmaceutical supplies weighing at least 50 lbs., and bending/stooping
Benefits
EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
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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