Clinical Pharmacist

4 weeks ago

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

The Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient/Admixture) is responsible for analyzing real and potential drug-related medical problems and implementing corrective action to ensure that patients receive optimal drug therapy.

The primary function of the incumbent is to assure the safe and appropriate use of medications and be an advocate of rational drug therapy through the following:

evaluation of the appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient specific factors; individualization of drug therapy; evaluation, dispensing and providing medications, and drug information.

The Outpatient Pharmacy and Infusion Clinic program also includes sterile compounding and dispensing, outpatient pharmacy operations, medication reconciliation, and medication counseling.

At the GS-11 level, duties may include but are not limited to:

Reviews and enters computerized order by providers into the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).

Assists in supervising the performance of supportive technical staff and/or performs all activities involved in the procurement, preparing and dispensing of medications and in the providing of information.

Assures adherence to accepted policies and procedures in accordance with State and Federal laws in drug and supply compounding, packaging, labeling, distribution and record keeping.

Assists in the processing of controlled substances and pharmacy dispensing orders in accordance with VA policies and procedures.
Educates patients on the appropriate use of medications.
Prepares IV admixtures, using accepted aseptic technique.

Reviews patient prescription and medical records to identify and monitor drug related problems and potential problems to include adverse drug reactions, drug interactions (drug, lab, food) in appropriate dosage regimens and patient compliance.

Provides consultation to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals on basic and patient specific drug therapy.
At the GS-12 level, duties may include but are not limited to:


The pharmacist provides appropriate selection of drug therapy based on the pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; monitoring for efficacy, side effects and clinical outcome; and advises prescribers as appropriate.

Provides patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicates relevant findings and/or recommendations to other health care providers in charge of patient both orally and in writing.

Performs medication reconciliation, including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate medication list, when indicated.
Assesses drug safety and efficacy, including evaluation of physical symptoms.
May participate in patient care rounds, reviews charts, evaluates pertinent laboratory date, drug-drug interactions, and screens for allergies.

Reports adverse drug events (ADE), near misses, and medication errors in alignment with VA ADERS and Joint Patient Legacy Reporting systems.

Recommends formulary alternatives and completes Prior Authorization Drug Review (PADR) consults as assigned.

Manages recalls and medication shortage situations by substituting alternate dosage strengths and instructions of the same medication to equal the prescribed dose and schedule.

Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, including evenings, weekends, nights, and/or holidays on a rotating basis.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
Not Authorized

Pay:
Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).


Paid Time Off:
37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

Parental Leave:


After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.


Child Care Subsidy:


After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.

66
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Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework
:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #
:
PD52193F and PD52126F

Fi

nancial Disclosure Report:
Not required

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