Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Job in Aurora, CO

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Functions as an advanced practice provider for comprehensive medication management to achieve defined outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned care area(s).
• Performs physical assessment and medication reconciliation in alignment with established policies or procedures.
• Provides CMM for complex patients with chronic diseases in alignment with scope of practice & position title.
• 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, i.e. changes in medication therapy, monitoring, and additional testing requirements. 6)Demonstrates advanced knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics as determined by peer review and documentation of clinical interventions using the PhARMD Tool and Theradoc.
• Documents interventions and recommendations via CPRS progress notes and consults, demonstrating the ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
• Reviews patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed.
• Effectively instruct patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications and medical devices. Adjusts communication and tracking methods based on age and developmental considerations. Accurately assess and document patient comprehension. Refers patients to educational programs provided at the medical center by multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitors and reports drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues. Documents findings per facility procedures and in accordance with the VAADERS Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting program.
• Obtain medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the medical record and/or to the provider as appropriate.
• Assists Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee with medication use evaluations and other safety initiatives.
• Documents clinical interventions and patient care encounters in the electronic health record in a timely and professional manner as appropriate.
• Review and evaluate requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable.
• Documentation in CPRS meets standards for timeliness, quality, completeness, and clarity.
• Promote and monitor compliance for established drug therapy policies.
• Work with providers to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives.
• Review and verify medication orders for appropriateness and minimize potential risk of adverse drug events.
• Participate in the training and in-servicing of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and other medical center personnel as required.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders for assigned committees, workgroups or interdisciplinary teams.
• Participates in self-development activities to maintain and strengthen professional competence in Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders.
• May serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in accordance with established policies. 5) Assists in new employee orientation education sessions as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the design, conduct, and interpretation of controlled clinical drug trials or other research in area of practice.
• Serve as an authority on drug usage, interactions, over-dosages, and compliance, to medical staff, nursing staff, technicians and students. Uses appropriate references to research drug information.
• Demonstrates recognized expertise in the area of substance use disorder management.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to drug information inquiries from all customers.
• Monitor and report drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues.
• Participates in developing criteria for drug utilization evaluations, data collection, trending reports, and other quality assurance activities as required to ensure appropriate and safe drug utilization.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the Pharmacy Service (i.e. formulary additions and deletions, interdepartmental memoranda, relevant station memoranda, and policies and procedures) and maintains a general knowledge of VHA, DEA, and JC regulations.
• Actively participates or contributes to process improvement initiatives, which may impact quality, productivity, safety, and/or reduced waste.
• Serve on medical center and/or VISN committees as requested.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/25/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12573997.

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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.