USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (PACT) - EDRP Approved
Big Spring, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$158K/yr - $206K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (PACT) at the West Texas VA Healthcare System. The role involves providing pharmaceutical care to patients, including medication therapy management, reviewing patient medication regimens, and collaborating with healthcare providers.
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Responsibilities
Reviews and evaluates request for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable
Functions independently under scope of practice as defined by the medical center to provide pharmaceutical care to patients the includes but is not limited to the following: Initiating, modifying or discontinuing medication therapy, ordering labs and other tests to help determine efficacy or toxicity of medications, designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing best evidence or VHA and/or West Texas VA HCS guidelines
Is actively involved in 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
Is able to apply knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities
Has expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is knowledgeable and able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings
Reviews and implements pharmacotherapy and treatment guidelines with providers. Works collaboratively with clinic providers to provide pharmaceutical care to selected patients as outlined by best evidence, VHA and WTVAHCS clinical practice guidelines. Clinical activities include histories, evaluations, outlining and executing, and monitoring pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments
Documents Clinical interventions and therapeutic plans accurately in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate
Qualification
Required
You 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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA
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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
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
Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to 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 (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)
In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
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
Preferred
PGY-1 with learning experiences in primary care (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Heart Failure, COPD)
Experience utilizing CPRS
Experience utilizing VISTA
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
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