Pharmacist - Clinical Specialist - PACT

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist works independently under the Associate Chief for Clinical Pharmacy Services and Chief of Pharmacy, or designee, and keeps them apprised of trends/problems associated with their assigned areas. The primary responsibility of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is the provision of evidence-based pharmaceutical care services through direct interaction with patients and providers.

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties may include: Clinical: a. Designs, implements, and monitors therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes by direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas. b. Prescribes medications as per the pharmacist's approved scope of practice. c. Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the medical record and/or to the provider as appropriate. d. Reviews patient medication regimens for cost effective drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed. e. Monitors for and reports drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues. Documents findings per facility and VA policy. f. Applies a knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities. g. The pharmacist has expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings. h. Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drug consults for appropriateness in compliance with established criteria where applicable and provides therapeutic alternatives as necessary. i. Documents clinical interventions in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate j. Promotes and monitors compliance for established drug therapy policies. Works with providers to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives. k. Responds to Code Blue emergencies and offers assistance to Code Team as appropriate. .Education and Training: a. Participates in the training and in-servicing of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students, and other medical center personnel as required. b. Effectively instructs patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications and medical devices. c. Is skilled at using both written and verbal communication techniques in teaching others. d. Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents. e. Has a good working knowledge of information resources such as Micromedex, Clinical Pharmacology, AHFS Drug Information, Facts & Comparisons, or other relevant pharmaceutical references, both written and electronic. f. Maintains a current knowledge of therapeutics and disease management. g. Provides timely and accurate responses to drug information inquiries from all customers. Administration: a. Acts as point-of-contact with Patient Care Services for resolution of time­ sensitive nursing/pharmacy issues. b. Participates in the medical center and pharmacy service quality improvement programs, including the ongoing professional practice evaluations. c. Serves on medical center and/or VISN committees as requested. d. Participates in the drug use evaluation process as needed. Research: a. Participation in research activities must be in accordance with FDA guidelines and regulations and VHA policy. b. Coordinates the receipt and distribution of all drugs in an investigational and/or clinical evaluation status and maintains appropriate records regarding their use as applicable. c. Serves as primary investigator for pharmacy resident and/or student research projects as necessary. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 07:30am-04-00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not applicable Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:92719-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

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. 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.