CLINICAL PHARMACIST (Intermittent)

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. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties include but are not limited to the following: Exhibits initiative and resourcefulness in managing pharmacy service line and assigned workload. Assigned to coordinate workload activities and expected to direct colleagues, technicians, and subordinates to complete routine tasks of the shift and assigned area. Timely and constructive feedback to the immediate supervisor is expected when assigned workload cannot be completed. Exhibits initiative and resourcefulness in managing time and workload. Consistently works in an organized efficient manner to meet deadlines and changing priorities. Identifies, interprets, and resolves prescribing and dispensing issues, including pharmacotherapeutics and the formulary. Documents interventions as necessary Carefully executes each step in the dispensing process according to law, regulatory standards, VHA policies and standard of care to ensure safe and appropriate medication therapy. Provides high quality, patient centric care using evidence-based medicine to ensure safe, effective and efficient medication therapy. Efficiently and effectively identifies and prioritizes the patient's pharmaceutical problems and recommends evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic regimens and corresponding monitoring plans. Reviews and interprets appropriate laboratory tests and other studies necessary to monitor, support and modify the patient's medication therapy. Performs and interprets the physical measurements necessary to necessary to monitor, support and modify the patient's medication therapy. Maintains working knowledge of applicable medication criteria for use. Applies knowledge to direct appropriate medication therapy and adjudicate non-formulary medication requests according to scope of practice. Effectively monitors and assesses patient's outcomes to drug therapy. Consistently detects, documents, reports, monitors, and manages adverse drug reactions. Intervenes as necessary to increase effectiveness and minimize risks of drug therapy and improve health outcomes. Formulates an efficient and thorough approach to retrieving and analyzing drug information and provides professional and timely written/oral response to the patient or appropriate member of the health care team. Exhibits the interpersonal skills and professionalism necessary to achieve the VHA's vision. Routinely identifies the customer's/patient's situation properly and consistently resolves the problem accurately and in a timely manner to promote a consistent customer service experience across the continuum of care. Professionally expresses thoughts and ideas to co-workers and supervisor. Effectively participates in the decision making process and willingly complies with team decisions. Interacts with fellow workers and supervisors in a way that promotes a professional and cooperative working environment. Exhibits the ability to confidently and respectfully communicate in a manner that will build relationships and influence decision making. Incorporates the VHA mission, vision and goals into own priorities and practice. Understands and performs consistent with the mission, vision and values of the department and the organization. Efficiently uses VHA resources and identifies innovative ways provide fiscally responsible patient care. Attains the indicated goals for all assigned quality and clinical metrics. Completes all mandatory education and annual competencies by assigned deadline. Complies with all Pharmacy Service and Medical Center policies and procedures as they relate to pharmacy security, pr

Salaire : $138,398 – $179,921/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

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