Outpatient Clinical Pharmacist

Found in: beBee jobs US - 2 weeks ago

Palo Alto, California, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The Outpatient Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the daily professional and administrative operations of the Outpatient Pharmacy at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). Under the direction of the Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor and in counsel with Pharmacy Leadership, the Pharmacist has full responsibility for the daily management and operation of the assigned Pharmacy section according to Pharmacy Service philosophies, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.



Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy:

VA Palo Alto Health Care System has an immediate opening for a fulltime Outpatient Clinical Pharmacist at the Palo Alto campus. The incumbent will rotate through all tours of duty in the pharmacy, including weekends and holidays.

The incumbent is a licensed pharmacist with knowledge and proficiency in pharmacy practice including pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. The primary function of the clinical pharmacist is to ensure appropriate use of medications through clinical assessment of drug therapy based on patient specific factors and to provide patient counseling/education in the outpatient setting. Routine staffing assignments may include order verification and checking, conducting patient interviews and processing discharges.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Review and process outpatient prescriptions to determine appropriateness in drug selection, dose and frequency based on patient-specific parameters (e.g., drug-drug interactions, allergies, lab values, duplicate therapy, etc.) prior to verification
  • Review and process clinic orders for in-clinic administrations
  • Ensure prescriptions are properly labeled and filled prior to dispensing
  • Resolve prescribing and/or dispensing issues
  • Document clinical interventions and provide timely follow-up for pharmacy/clinical staff regarding pending patient issues
  • Recommend appropriate therapeutic alternatives that promotes formulary adherence and use of cost-effective therapies
  • Provide drug information and education to health care professionals, patients, and caregivers
  • Address medication and/or operational issues for patients in a timely manner
  • Assist technicians in triaging and troubleshooting operational issues as needed
The incumbent may be asked to participate in quality improvement and/or process improvement projects. Knowledge of outpatient pharmacy processes, excellence in customer service, and ability to effectively triage and address patient issues are highly desired.

Work Schedule: Various tours including weekends and holidays.

Telework: NOT available.

Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Financial Disclosure Report: NOT required.

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