Clinical Pharmacist - Outpatient

A pharmacist in this assignment handles routine medication-related activities in accordance with local, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and national policies and regulations. These include, but are not limited to: reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness; processing and filling medication orders; interacting with and making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective care PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties include but not limited to: CLINICAL Applies basic knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics to monitor and assess patient therapies. Completes medication reconciliation at point of discharge from inpatient services and acute hospital care and assists the provider with medication management challenges (e.g. non-adherence, adverse drug event identification and reporting, chronic narcotic use, polypharmacy, drug/drug interactions, etc) as needed. Interview patients to ascertain significant past medical history and medication history. Identify patient-specific medication issues, including appropriateness, drug interactions, efficacy, therapeutic duplications, adverse drug events and compliance problems. Provides segue between inpatient pharmacy services and outpatient pharmacy services by assisting veterans with discharge process, and assuring they leave the facility with proper prescription refills and minimizes therapeutic duplication by interfacing with provider. Improves clinical care to veterans through interventions to reduce the frequency of drug related problems and adverse drug events. In collaboration with other staff, educate the veterans and caregivers regarding proper use of medications. Document all clinical activities, update problem lists, and update medication allergy information in the medical record in a timely manner. Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with others which reflect a cooperative attitude. Evaluate medication regimens for drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions and adverse drug reactions. EDUCATION Precepts and orients pharmacy students, residents, and other trainees as part of pharmacy educational programs. Provides written and verbal drug information to educate patients and health care professionals in both formal and informal sessions including in-services and discharge counseling. Participates in and attends staff development presentations for all Pharmacy Service personnel. DISPENSING Screens and evaluates prescriber's medication orders for appropriateness, dispensing outpatient medication, including controlled substances and investigational drugs based on current pharmacy practice and standards. Utilizes VISTA and CPRS packages to maintain complete patient medication records. Utilizes a broad base of knowledge for finishing orders in VISTA, checking laboratory results and finding other patient related data in the medical center computer. Integrates this information into the prescription filling process. Ensures professional standards, regulations, laws and hospital guidelines are met when dispensing medications. PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR THE CARE OF NEW MEXICO VA HCS VETERANS The authority to alter medications without co-signature of a physician is limited to the following: Discontinue medications if the patient is no longer using, the medication is being replaced by another, there is no therapeutic benefit, or the patient is intolerant to the medication or having adverse side effects. ADMINISTRATION Reports directly to and requires minimal supervision by the Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor. Participates as a Non-Formulary (NF) Consult reviewer for assigned area(s) and completes consults within established timeframe. Provides any reports, data collection, quality assurance information and medication use evaluation information as requested. Assures that all prescriptions and actions by providers meet proper eligi

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The VA Desert Pacific Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model that is based in a partnership across time, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement