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Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (PACT)

Brownsburg, Indiana, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$133K/yr - $173K/yr

5+ years exp

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner who will work independently under the Associate Chief for Clinical Pharmacy Services and Chief of Pharmacy. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide 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

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

Acts as point-of-contact with Patient Care Services for resolution of time sensitive 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.)Pharmacy licensureClinical pharmacy practiceRegulatory standards knowledgePatient care servicesTeaching skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

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

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

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

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