Clinical Pharmacist

<p>The Clinical Pharmacist (Close to Me) will be assigned to centralized staffing duties within the Inpatient Pharmacy. The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for provision of pharmaceutical care in the Inpatient Pharmacy setting - order review and verification, dispensing and distribution, inventory management, sterile and nonsterile compounding, hazardous and chemotherapy preparation, oversight of technicians, providing pharmacotherapeutics services.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>MEDICATION DISPENSING AND DISTRIBUTION: Performs inpatient electronic order assessment to verify patient information, correct medication dose, route, frequency, and duration of administration. Orders are also reviewed for allergies, drug interactions, incompatibilities, duplication, and appropriateness of drug choice. Identifies, interprets, and resolves prescribing and dispensing issues; provides pharmacotherapeutic analyses and medication reconciliation upon admission. Dispenses controlled substances for inpatients and outpatients with accuracy, per current policies and procedures of the institution. Conducts and evaluates medication histories; assesses compliance; and suggests pharmacotherapeutic modifications to achieve desired outcomes and provide appropriate pharmaceutical care. CLINICAL FUNCTIONS: Evaluates patients upon inpatient admission for medication reconciliation and appropriateness of pharmacologic therapy. Identifies any drug-related problems such as allergies, toxicities, adverse reactions, improper dose regimen, noncompliance, etc. Reviews patients on anticoagulation admitted on an inpatient medical floor. Discusses concerns with the prescribing physician regarding changes in therapy and lab value interpretation and documents clinical recommendations in an anticoagulation note as necessary. Reviews chemotherapy orders/prior authorization drug requests for dosage, frequency, cycle, and appropriateness of therapy based on cancer type, laboratory values, and other monitoring parameters as indicated (in the absence of the primary oncology pharmacist). PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE: Serves as an authoritative information source on pharmaceuticals and their utilization in therapy for hospital-wide councils and committees responsible for establishing and reviewing drug use policies. Designs, conducts, and participates in studies, audits, and evaluations concerning the utilization of drugs. Participates in the prior authorization drug request review process of the Medical Center and appropriately documents the evaluation of the prior authorization drug request. Assists in the implementation of therapeutic recommendations for selected disease states with VHA, JBVA, and/or other published clinical practice guidelines. EDUCATION: Serves as preceptor for Doctor of Pharmacy Students from the University of Illinois, College of Pharmacy and other educational institutions, when needed. Provides guidance and instruction pertaining to the practice of pharmacy and serves as a mentor. Serves as preceptor for Pharmacy Practice Residents (PGY-1, PGY-2), when needed. Provides guidance concerning the practice of pharmacy, educates on clinical issues, and serves as a mentor. Educates patients, family members, and caregivers regarding proper use and storage of medications. Collaborates with other healthcare providers and administrators to ensure compliance with currently established pharmacy and medical center policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Primary Tour of duty: Monday - Friday 6:00 to 2:30pm. Other tours of duty for position: 6:00am - 2:30pm; 7:00am - 3:30pm; 11:00am - 7:30pm; 12:00pm - 8:30pm; 3:00pm - 11:30pm; 7:30pm - 7:30am; 8:30pm - 7:30am with weekends and holidays as needed. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00343F/05155F 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. 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/.