Clinical Pharmacist

The Clinical Pharmacist is a licensed professional responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to optimize patient response and resource utilization for professional staff at Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Typical duties include but are not limited to: Non-VA Prescription Support Receives faxed, mailed, electronically prescribed, or delivered prescriptions written by non-VA providers and documents all received prescriptions in CPRS. Reviews Community Care Referral and Authorization site and CPRS to determine authorization of non-VA Care. Reviews authorized prescriptions for appropriateness using pharmacist knowledge, as well as knowledge concerning the national drug formulary and local VA formulary requirements. Assists in the tracking and shipping of non-VA prescribed controlled substances, as well as all non-VA prescribed medications mailed from the Consolidated Mail-Out Pharmacy (CMOP). Controlled Substance Non-VA Care Prescriptions Reviews the Arizona Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) website to ensure appropriateness of received prescription, determine exact due date of medication, and prevent duplicate and overprescribing of controlled substances and document in CPRS. Maintains a current knowledge of national, state, and local laws, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures pertaining to controlled substances. Secures controlled substances while filling Non-VA Care controlled substance prescriptions. Documents all controlled substance entries through the computerized controlled substance package perpetual inventory system. Monitors profiles for abuse potential and notifies the Mental Health or Pain Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner if discovery is made. Telephone Triage Utilizes pharmacy information systems to answer patient or provider questions related to status of their prescription(s), completion date, package tracking, etc. Documents all phone conversations in CPRS for future reference. Functions as a resource person to members of the pharmacy, medical center, and CBOCs regarding non-VA Care Prescriptions. Clinical Provides appropriate selection of drug therapy based upon the pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; monitoring for efficacy, side effects and clinical outcome; and advises prescribers, as appropriate. Provides patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicates relevant findings and / or recommendations to other health care providers in charge of the patient both orally and in writing. Evaluates pertinent laboratory data, drug-drug, and drug-nutrient interactions, monitors for adverse drug effects, and screens for allergies. Performs medication reconciliation at all transitions of care, including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications. Reports adverse drug events (ADE), near misses, and medication errors in alignment with VA ADERS reporting program. Education Provides education to health care providers regarding medication use. Effectively instructs patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications and medical devices. Maintains basic knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics in practice. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff. Possesses knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security. Work Schedule: Variable Tour Rotating, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm or based on Operational Needs Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licen

Salaire : $142,986 – $185,885/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

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