Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration will be referred in the following order 1.) Current permanent Facility employees 2.) Current permanent Agency Employees 3.) Current permanent Other Agency Federal employees, 4.) Veterans 5.) US Citizens

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RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent is responsible for analyzing real and potential drug-related medical problems and implementing corrective action to ensure that patients receive optimal drug therapy. The clinical pharmacist also applies standards relating to all aspects of distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs. The primary function of a clinical pharmacist is to assure the safe and appropriate use of medications and be an advocate of rational drug therapy through the following: evaluation of the appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient specific factors; individualization of drug therapy; evaluation, dispensing and providing medications, and drug information.

ORDER ENTRY/REVIEW PROCESS:
(1) Consults with patients and medical center staff whenever there are questions concerning therapeutic or policy matters regarding outpatient prescriptions or clinic physician orders.
(2) Ensures the maintenance of perpetual inventories of all controlled substances and a drug distribution system that yields maximum control over procurement, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.
(3) Ensures that the provisions of the MCCR Program (Medical Care Cost Recovery Program) which apply to Pharmacy Service, are fully supported in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
(4) When appropriate, fills outpatient prescriptions and issues clinic orders for drugs, supplies and narcotics as necessary. Maintains proper records for all transactions.
(5) Issues pharmaceuticals to primary care clinics, subspecialty care clinics, and the surgery suite.
CLINICAL:
(1) The incumbent assures the accuracy of drug dispensing and the compounding of medications based on patient history and medication profile review, good clinical practice, and other pertinent factors. This includes (but is not limited to) data entry into the computer, screening orders for drug-drug and drug-food interactions, dosing errors, allergies, incompatibilities, contraindications, and formulary availability. Discrepancies are reviewed with the provider and resolved. Once satisfied, the pharmacist will (release) send the order forward for filling.
(2) Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other associated health care professionals. This may involve open training sessions/discussions with providers or patients, questions received via telephone or electronically (e-mail etc.).
(3) Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the mature adult, and geriatric veteran patient. This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the changes associated with aging and possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age related, physical, psychosocial and cultural needs and to provide the care needed, as described in the Pharmacy Service policies and procedures.
(4) Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships by committee membership, active problem resolution skills, and close cooperation with other services in accomplishing the medical center mission and goals.
(5) Counsels Veteran patients and their families/care givers regarding the purpose, proper use, storage, side effects, and expected outcomes of their drug therapy. Documents the counseling activities in the patient's electronic medical record.
(6) Encourages use of formulary agents. When a non-formulary request is required, cooperates with the provider to appropriately obtains a review of the request.
EDUCATION:
(1) Participates in educational programs for patients relating to drug therapy.
(2) Provides drug information support to other healthcare providers. Educates prescribers on the appropriate use of pharmaceuticals and the importance of writing indications on medication orders.




Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

Qualifications

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.