Clinical Pharmacist

<p>The Clinical Pharmacist is a multifunctional position with primary emphasis on handling routine medication-related activities in accordance with local, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN)and national policies and regulations.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>DRUG DISPENSING: Receives and accurately interprets written orders of physicians and dentists utilizing professional knowledge of drugs. All necessary clarification and corrections will be made prior to dispensing. Decisions regarding appropriateness will be based upon local and VA policies, professional standards and the latest available drug information. Documents that a corrective action, if required, was recommended. Reviews and maintains complete records of drugs and other pertinent information before dispensing and assures that the dose is within the therapeutic range and does not adversely affect the action of other drugs or conditions on the patient's profile. When assigned to outpatient area, oversees and participates in the prompt and timely processing of all prescriptions received. Provides education to patients upon request and when new medication, new dosage and/or new medication instructions are ordered by a physician. Will provide written recommendations for a continuing resolution of any problems in the drug distribution process. Correctly interprets and dispenses or supervises dispensing of all inpatient medications, including ward stock, automatic stock replenishment, unit dose and intravenous admixtures. All physician orders will be reviewed for correctness of dosages, route of administration etc. Provides inpatient medication in a timely fashion in accordance with the needs of the patient. Will provide written recommendations for a continuing resolution of any problems in the drug distribution process. Expertise in drug stability, reconstitution requirements, able to recognize incompatibilities, able to recognize overdoses and contraindications in orders. Will keep updated and will apply the latest sterile compounding techniques, the latest I.V. administration techniques, I.V. equipment and I.V. drug information reference sources. Will understand and apply the critical nature of infection control procedures and the importance of maintaining a clean, aseptic work area. Maintains a thorough understanding of policies, procedures, protocols and responsibilities and will be able to perform or supervise performance of all responsibilities assigned to pharmacy in the unit dose program. CLINICAL FUNCTIONS: Utilizes a knowledge of the methods and procedures of clinical review of physicians' and dentists' orders. Communicates with patients regarding their medications. Provides accurate, unbiased and cost-effective drug information to professional health care providers utilizing a knowledge of adult and geriatric pharmacotherapy in psychiatry and medicine. Resolves drug related problems and questions in a timely and professional manner. Communicates questionable situations to the physician or nurse when necessary. Provides admission and discharge patient medication interviews or counseling for drug history, compliance enhancement, and pharmacotherapeutic plan development. COLLATERAL DUTIES: Directs and inspects the work of subordinates involved in the technical and clerical functions of the pharmacy; maintains timeliness of workload. Orients and trains pharmacy staff, students and residents to ensure acceptable quality of work within areas assigned. Develops personal training plans and documents the course of training. Documents personal plans and accomplishments. Serves on medical center committee(s) when assigned and/or if opportunity exists. Maintains and reports required data on inventory, workload, dispensing records and drug use evaluation. Operates the computer programs and equipment required in each area of assignment. Participates in ongoing continuing education programs at the Medical Center in order to develop and maintain knowledge of adult and geriatric pharmacotherapy, Pharmacoeconomics, pharmaceutics, and hospital pharmacy. Understands of the hospital formulary system. Must be able to respond to a non-formulary request by suggesting a formulary drug as an alternative and must know how to handle special request items. Promotes basic clinical programs, departmental goals and objectives of an effective and efficient drug distribution. Maintains proper relationships with medical and paramedical personnel as well as non-professional personnel. Work Schedule: Full time - Monday-Friday; On-Call and infrequent weekend potential Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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 dentification 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 1 or 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/.