This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) serves as a provider with prescribing privileges as outlined in the individual's Scope of Practice for Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) on the Patient Aligned Care Team. The primary responsibility of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is the provision of evidence-based pharmaceutical care services through both direct and indirect interaction with patients and providers. This pharmacist promotes and manages drug therapy based on current clinical knowledge that is consistent with policies established at the national, VISN, and local levels. The CPS functions as part of the PACT and is most effective when assigned to a panel of patients, to support continuity of care. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Promotes a patient-focused, team-based multi-disciplinary model of pharmaceutical care through drug prescribing, medication monitoring, physical assessment and drug laboratory review that assures positive outcomes from medication use. Enhances current pharmacy system to place pharmacists into an environment of direct patient and prescriber contact, where pharmacists also have unrestricted access to clinical information (including documentation as well as ordering/discontinuing medications and laboratory studies). Works to develop and maintain a system that aids pharmacists in identifying actual or potential drug-related problems at the front end of the order thereby eliminating duplication of efforts reducing medication errors and increasing patient satisfaction. Assures that pharmacists provide patient medication counseling by verifying patient understanding of the medication, proper medication use, expected outcomes, how to obtain refills of medication and how the current prescription will be processed. Applies knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities. Documents clinical interventions and therapeutic plans accurately in CPRS in a timely and professional manner. Works collaboratively with clinic providers to provide pharmaceutical care to selected patients as outlined by best evidence, VHA and BPVAHCS clinical practice guidelines. Assists in the training of pharmacy students during four-to-eight-week ambulatory care rotations. Responsible for coordinating and supervising the activities of postgraduate residents in ambulatory care in the capacity as preceptor throughout the academic year. Provides therapeutic lectures to pharmacy students and residents in cooperation with the Associate Chief, Clinical Pharmacy Services and clinical pharmacy supervisor. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is considered a content expert on Primary Care topics. Responsible for the daily operation status of the various aspects of the pharmacy programs. Prioritizes work and make administrative decisions when supervisory pharmacists are not available or in instances where immediate decisions are required. Provides supervision of Pharmacy support staff in the conduct of distributive functions. Consults with patients and healthcare system staff whenever there is a question concerning therapeutic or policy matters regarding outpatient and/or inpatient provider orders. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Tour of duty is primarily Monday through Friday, 8 hour shift between 7:00am- 7:00pm. Subject to change to include variable tours of duty, weekends, and/or holidays based on Service needs or patient care needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 20224F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN8CCoE@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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