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The clinical pharmacist is a licensed professional with knowledge and proficiency in pharmacy practice including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. 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.
06/11/2025 to 06/18/2025
$139,011 - $180,722 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
Yes
CBTG-12744742-25-IW
838509800
Major Duties:
A. Clinical: Performs comprehensive medication reconciliation of patient profiles prior to discharge from the hospital. To include a complete review of current inpatient medications, and remote data as applicable to ensure that the medication profile at discharge is up to date and completely reconciled prior to discharge. Conducts patient counseling prior to discharge and documents encounter, as outlined below:
1. Collect a complete list of current medications from discharging service including dose, frequency, duration of therapy, and indication for use, for each patient prior to discharge.
2. Validate and update the list to include medications that will be added, medications that will be continued, and medications that will be discontinued at time of discharge.
3. Compare the validated/updated list to the providers discharge instructions and discharge medication orders.
4. Make recommendations regarding drug therapy based on the comparison of the medication list and the provider's orders, knowledge of patient's medical condition, and patient's refill needs.
5. Document the above information in the patient's electronic chart.
6. Provides consultation to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals concerning drug therapy.
7. Evaluates patients' medications and the patients' ability to understand medication instructions, while providing oral and written counseling to clarify or reinforce the patients understanding.
8. Monitors dosages of medication and intended therapy utilizing information and facts available.
9. Addresses physician pharmacy consults for aminoglycoside and vancomycin dosing.
10. Addresses herbal/non-VA med consults and renal function consults.
11. Involvement in Quality Assurance Programs as to the instructions of immediate supervisor.
Validates and updates patient allergy information in the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA) and the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). Validates and updates patient Averse Drug Reaction (ADR) information. Documents and reports medication errors and near misses as directed by the facility policy. Plans and provides patient related clinical pharmacy drug information and associated pharmacy support services in assigned areas and takes responsible and appropriate actions to promote the most optimum and cost-effective drug therapy.
B. Dispensing
1. Evaluates provider orders for appropriateness based upon patient medication profiles, medical history, age, and physical status. Consults with the prescriber or other provider when appropriate.
2. Verifies medication orders accurately through VistA and CPRS.
3.Supports staffing for the outpatient or inpatient pharmacies as needed.
4. Provides quality control analysis for dispensing activities of automated dispensing equipment or pharmacy technicians.
5. Takes appropriate action on all medication orders including non-formulary, compounds, and out of stock items.
6. Resolves problems associated with the drug distribution process lost prescriptions, unusual usage patterns or inadequate availability of dosage forms and/or strengths of medication.
C. Formulary Management
1. Participates in the development of policies, procedures criteria for use, guidelines, and recommendations related to drug therapy.
2.Reviews non-formulary or restricted medication requests and approves or disapproves those requests based on predetermined medical center criteria for use or appropriateness of clinical application.
D. Training, Education, and Personal Competence
1.Completes all training assigned in the VA Talent Management System (TMS) by the due dates.
2.Follows all infectious disease precautions.
3. Provides in-service education programs to pharmacists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy interns, pharmacy students, nurses, medical students, and other health care professionals.
4. Participates in continuing educational programs within the medical center and in in-service programs with the Pharmacy Service.
5. Maintains competence by participating in staff development programs.
6. Assumes responsibility for self-development in learning about new medications and current changes within the practice of pharmacy.
E. Security
1.The pharmacist will maintain strict security over all medications in the pharmacy and medication storage areas within the hospital.
2. The pharmacist will maintain the security of the pharmacy, restricting access to only essential personnel.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday second Shift 1230-2100 with rotating weekends and holidays and includes covering 3rd shift as needed to ensure continual service of the Inpatient Pharmacy.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 40870-F
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/.
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