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EHRM Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist) Pracitioner-Oncology

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$133K/yr - $173K/yr

1+ years exp

The Richard L Roudebush VA Medical Center is part of the Veterans Health Administration, and they are seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. The primary responsibility of the Clinical Specialist is the provision of evidence-based pharmaceutical care services through direct interaction with patients and providers.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Designs, implements, and monitors therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes by direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas

Prescribes medications as per the pharmacist's approved scope of practice

Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the medical record and/or to the provider as appropriate

Reviews patient medication regimens for cost effective 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 for and reports drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues. Documents findings per facility and VA policy

Applies a knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities

The pharmacist has expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings

Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drug consults for appropriateness in compliance with established criteria where applicable and provides therapeutic alternatives as necessary

Documents clinical interventions in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate

Promotes and monitors compliance for established drug therapy policies. Works with providers to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives

Responds to Code Blue emergencies and offers assistance to Code Team as appropriate

Fulfills the role of a GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist when requested, as workload dictates

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

Effectively instructs patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications and medical devices

Is skilled at using both written and verbal communication techniques in teaching others

Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents

Has a good working knowledge of information resources such as Micromedex, Clinical Pharmacology, AHFS Drug Information, Facts & Comparisons, or other relevant pharmaceutical references, both written and electronic

Maintains a current knowledge of therapeutics and disease management

Provides timely and accurate responses to drug information inquiries from all customers

Acts as point-of-contact with Patient Care Services for resolution of timesensitive nursing/pharmacy issues

Participates in the medical center and pharmacy service quality improvement programs, including the ongoing professional practice evaluations

Serves on medical center and/or VISN committees as requested

Participates in the drug use evaluation process as needed

Participation in research activities must be in accordance with FDA guidelines and regulations and VHA policy

Coordinates the receipt and distribution of all drugs in an investigational and/or clinical evaluation status and maintains appropriate records regarding their use as applicable

Serves as primary investigator for pharmacy resident and/or student research projects as necessary

Qualification

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)Full pharmacy licenseOncology Pharmacy CertificationClinical pharmacy expertisePharmacokinetics knowledgeTeaching skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

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, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)

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

Must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS12-Full Performance 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

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)