Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary Clinical Pharmacist)

<p>The formulary clinical pharmacist is a licensed professional with 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or a completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program, and the knowledge and proficiency in pharmacy practice, pharmaceutics, pharmacotherapeutics, facilitating efforts in the review of clinical documentation and the appropriate formulary to determine appropriate medication therapy, and providing prior-authorization services for formulary medications.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT DUBLIN VA FACILITY EMPLOYEES FUNCTIONS 1. Critically reviews all PADRs, facility wide (internal and CCN), for appropriateness. 2. Collaborates with procurement technicians to ensure optimal use of resources and communication with staff regarding changes to drug availability. 3. Seeks to provide patients with the best drug therapy possible while balancing drug or supply availability and cost. 4. Documents PADR adjudication and/or formulary initiative activities in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate. 5. Interfaces and communicates with providers, pharmacists, and other staff, as needed, providing input and feedback before, during, and after the adjudication process for requested drugs or pharmacy supplies. 6. Coordinates with appropriate stakeholder(s) when reviewing, commenting on, and adjudicating CCN PADRs as applicable. 7. Serves as a reference for clinical pharmacists and providers in answering questions about the formulary status and requirements for obtaining non-formulary or restricted drugs. 8. Promotes compliance with the hospital formulary and VHA drug utilization guidelines throughout the Medical Center. 9. Supports other pharmacoeconomic activities as assigned, including but not limited to medication conversions, cost-savings initiatives, and medication use evaluations (MUEs). 10. Actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives for current treatment plans as needed. 11. Applies knowledge of normal laboratory values and physical assessment information in the evaluation of pharmaceutical care. Recognizes significant deviations from normal parameters and can identify and solve medication-related problems based on objective findings. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60711F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.