U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, White City, Oregon, United States, 97503
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Summary : Coordinates all clinical pharmacy functions for VA SORCC's Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) program and works with other team members in solving drug-related problems, and demonstrates expertise in geriatrics and the goals and objectives of the HBPC program. The incumbent attends and participates in HBPC multidisciplinary rounds, team meetings, conferences, and other meetings as required for the purpose of making recommendations and providing consultation in all Pharmacy-related matters. Duties : Practices as the Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner (CPP) for HBPC. Utilizes the highest level of clinical privileges as the Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner to manage assigned patients if requested and approved by the HBPC Medical Director. Interfaces with providers, including physicians, PA's, NP's in the design of the veteran's treatment regimen to achieve optimization of rational and cost-effective drug therapy. Serves as an authoritative information source on drugs and their utilization in therapy, with special emphasis on medications used in treatment of the assigned patients. Evaluates the drug literature by analysis of experimental design and methodology, to compare and contract therapeutic regimens and roles for new drugs, with a special emphasis in medications used in geriatric patients. Educate patients of signs, symptoms, laboratory tests and diagnoses, recognizes and lists important medical problems, disease states, symptoms or abnormal laboratory values that may necessitate altering the therapeutic regimen or which may be induced by drug therapy. Establishes and expands the patient data base through interpreting the drug history, medical history, physical examination and ongoing patient specific monitoring of therapy, with documentation in the formal patient medical record. Designs a therapeutic regimen or plan, based on patient-specific information, which includes establishing a therapeutic endpoint, electing an appropriate drug and related therapy, and establishing an appropriate dosage regimen. Monitors and assesses therapeutic and adverse effects of drug therapy (including drug interactions) through selection and evaluation of physical and laboratory parameters. Per approved credentialed clinical privileges assumes authority to direct therapy, order lab tests as indicated for therapeutic treatment and monitoring. Provides consultation on selection of appropriate therapeutic regimens as a follow-up of non-therapeutic drug concentrations obtained from ambulatory care and inpatients. Provides highly specialized education and training support to other professional services in the broad area of advanced pharmacotherapy, with special emphasis on geriatrics. Works to develop, upgrade, and disseminate acceptable criteria for use of formulary and nonformulary medications and other high-cost items directed at employing cost effectiveness without compromising the quality of patient care. Provides physicians and other providers a focal resource for discussion of medical problems requiring a pharmaceutical intervention. Interviews patients, conducting a medication history and formulating a pharmaceutical care plan. Identifies drug-induced problems that may be affecting the patient or contributing to a need for hospitalization. Education : Educates patients on the proper use and care of their medications through the day-to-day personal interactions with the patients. Provides formal education and training programs in cardiac pharmacology, therapeutics, pharmacokinetics and related subjects to physicians, nursing staff and other health care professionals as appropriate. May Participate in P&T Committee functions and assignments as needed. Requirements : You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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. 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. Qualifications : United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Licensure: Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grade Determinations : In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - GS-13 : Experience: In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Preferred Experience : Prefer 3 years experience as a Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner. Physical Requirements : See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Summary : Coordinates all clinical pharmacy functions for VA SORCC's Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) program and works with other team members in solving drug-related problems, and demonstrates expertise in geriatrics and the goals and objectives of the HBPC program. The incumbent attends and participates in HBPC multidisciplinary rounds, team meetings, conferences, and other meetings as required for the purpose of making recommendations and providing consultation in all Pharmacy-related matters. Duties : Practices as the Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner (CPP) for HBPC. Utilizes the highest level of clinical privileges as the Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner to manage assigned patients if requested and approved by the HBPC Medical Director. Interfaces with providers, including physicians, PA's, NP's in the design of the veteran's treatment regimen to achieve optimization of rational and cost-effective drug therapy. Serves as an authoritative information source on drugs and their utilization in therapy, with special emphasis on medications used in treatment of the assigned patients. Evaluates the drug literature by analysis of experimental design and methodology, to compare and contract therapeutic regimens and roles for new drugs, with a special emphasis in medications used in geriatric patients. Educate patients of signs, symptoms, laboratory tests and diagnoses, recognizes and lists important medical problems, disease states, symptoms or abnormal laboratory values that may necessitate altering the therapeutic regimen or which may be induced by drug therapy. Establishes and expands the patient data base through interpreting the drug history, medical history, physical examination and ongoing patient specific monitoring of therapy, with documentation in the formal patient medical record. Designs a therapeutic regimen or plan, based on patient-specific information, which includes establishing a therapeutic endpoint, electing an appropriate drug and related therapy, and establishing an appropriate dosage regimen. Monitors and assesses therapeutic and adverse effects of drug therapy (including drug interactions) through selection and evaluation of physical and laboratory parameters. Per approved credentialed clinical privileges assumes authority to direct therapy, order lab tests as indicated for therapeutic treatment and monitoring. Provides consultation on selection of appropriate therapeutic regimens as a follow-up of non-therapeutic drug concentrations obtained from ambulatory care and inpatients. Provides highly specialized education and training support to other professional services in the broad area of advanced pharmacotherapy, with special emphasis on geriatrics. Works to develop, upgrade, and disseminate acceptable criteria for use of formulary and nonformulary medications and other high-cost items directed at employing cost effectiveness without compromising the quality of patient care. Provides physicians and other providers a focal resource for discussion of medical problems requiring a pharmaceutical intervention. Interviews patients, conducting a medication history and formulating a pharmaceutical care plan. Identifies drug-induced problems that may be affecting the patient or contributing to a need for hospitalization. Education : Educates patients on the proper use and care of their medications through the day-to-day personal interactions with the patients. Provides formal education and training programs in cardiac pharmacology, therapeutics, pharmacokinetics and related subjects to physicians, nursing staff and other health care professionals as appropriate. May Participate in P&T Committee functions and assignments as needed. Requirements : You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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. 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. Qualifications : United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Licensure: Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grade Determinations : In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - GS-13 : Experience: In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Preferred Experience : Prefer 3 years experience as a Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner. Physical Requirements : See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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