The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is located at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center within Primary Care with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for planning, developing and maintaining effective clinical pharmacy programs by implementing rational cost-effective therapy to improve patient outcomes. The incumbent will serve as a clinical pharmacist specializing in drug monitoring and management of therapy.
Duties include but are not limited to: Functions as a mid-level provider to design, implement, and monitor therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas. Orders, performs, reviews, and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy. Follows-up with patients on lab or test results to discuss the plan of therapy including changes in medication therapy, referral to primary care or specialty provider. Follows-up with patients on lab or test results to discuss the plan of therapy, i.e. changes in medication therapy, monitoring, and additional testing requirements. Determines if a referral to the physician is necessary when disease progression occurs or adverse drug events require treatment interventions. Reviews patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the medical record and/or to the provider as appropriate. Monitors and report drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues. Documents findings per facility procedures. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91837-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Alyssa.Littler@va.gov 740-649-2896
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