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**NO INCENTIVES**
The primary functions will be the verification of physician's orders, patient medication profile review (allergy, drug interactions, drug duplications. etc.) providing drug and policy information to patients and medical center staff. Also serves as instructor to Allied Health Professionals and pharmacy students. The incumbent is involved in the mail-out and distribution of pharmaceuticals to Veteran patients through the Fee Basis and Home Town Pharmacy programs.
12/03/2020 to 12/24/2020
$116,705 - $151,724 per year
GS 12
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
12
No
Yes
CBSV-10974173-21-SH
586159400
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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
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
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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