USAJOBS · 22 hours ago
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Acute Care
Tampa, Florida, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$134K/yr - $134K/yr
5+ years expJames A Haley Veterans Hospital is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and they are seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Acute Care. The CPS will function at the highest level of clinical pharmacy, providing expertise and direct patient care while managing pharmacy services in the acute care setting.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Obtains comprehensive health history including but not limited to medication therapy, medical history, laboratory and diagnostic study results, and limited physical assessment
Identifies patient-specific medication issues including, but not limited to, drug interactions, adverse effects, efficacy, appropriateness, medication safety concerns, and adherence problems
Develops customized therapeutic plans utilizing effective, safe, and economical medication treatments that incorporate Veteran's preference and adherence
Provides comprehensive medication and disease state management services and prescribes medications and treatments in accordance with their individualized scope of practice and in collaboration with healthcare professionals responsible for the Veterans' care
Educates the Veteran and caregivers on disease state management and proper use of prescribed medications. Evaluates patient's ability to understand medication instructions and provides oral and written counseling on their drug therapy
Orders, performs, reviews, and/or analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the Veteran's drug therapy as a member of the treatment team
Orders consults (i.e. dietician, social worker) as appropriate to maximize positive drug therapy outcomes
Communicates actions and recommendations to appropriate individuals and documents relevant findings in the Veteran's medical record
Documents patient safety events such as medication errors, adverse events, and near misses appropriately
Completes pharmacy consults applying clinical knowledge in accordance with established policies and procedures
Assists in the management of medical emergencies and adverse drug reactions
Verifies providers' orders to be complete and appropriate for dose, route, and frequency to facilitate Veteran care
Ensures continuity of care for Veterans during transitions of care
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
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)
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
English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English
Education: (Transcripts Submitted) 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 can provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification
Licensure (Documentation Submitted): 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 assigned to this position must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs): 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
At least one year of internal medicine experience and/or PGY-2 in Internal Medicine and/or PGY-1 in general hospital practice with emphasis in internal medicine/acute care
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
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