The Clinical Pharmacist rotates through off hour and weekend tours of duty, frequently is designated as pharmacist in charge on late tours of duty and weekends, is responsible for all aspects of the normal function of the department when this occurs and is responsible for the supervision of the technicians and clerical personnel during the irregular tours of duty. The Pharmacy Department operates on a 24-hour, 7 day a week basis.

Duties

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Inpatient Section: Unit Dose Area Performs all duties associated with a pharmacist's professional services, (i.e., receiving and interpreting physician's medication orders, correcting and clarifying these orders, offering professional judgment on the appropriateness of a particular order and/or alternate information or suggestions for therapy on a selective basis.) Incumbent has the ultimate responsibility in facilitating the delivery of the correct drug in the correct dosage to the correct patient in order to be administered at the correct time and filling medication orders; interacting with and making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective care; Clinical activities in this area including monitoring for drug-drug interactions, drug-lab interactions, and drug-food interactions. The pharmacist also reviews the patient profile for therapeutic duplications and potential adverse drug actions. Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of technician activities in this area. These activities include, but are not limited to: Correct filling and dispensing of both STAT and scheduled doses from any or all of the inpatient areas (i.e., unit dose, narcotic, IV, etc.). Adherence to established unit dose policies and procedures and procedures such as stop order policies, scheduled drug, PRN scheduling and one-time only drug changes in BCMA/Vista. IV Admixture Section Responsible for facilitating preparation and delivery of all compounded intravenous fluids as ordered by the physician. Requires the application of professional knowledge and judgment in interpretation and clarification of parenteral drug orders. The compounding of IV admixtures requires a specialized body of knowledge involving compatibilities and stabilities of parenteral drugs in various solutions. Clinically, the staff pharmacist must be knowledgeable in therapeutic application of the various products dispensed including parenteral drugs, intravenous solutions, hyperalimentation solutions, investigational drugs, oncology drugs and other items such as blood components and solution administration sets. Responsible for the final check of all parenteral products dispensed by pharmacy technicians. Clinical Evaluation of non-formulary medication requests from assigned providers. Recognition and management of medication-related complications. Therapeutic monitoring of specific medications or patient groups as requested by providers. Participation in organized meetings by clinical medical personnel. Outpatient Area Performs all duties normally associated with the pharmacist's professional role in the outpatient environment dealing with the interpretation and clarification of the physician's prescriptions. Must be able to apply VA, state and federal regulations, The Joint Commission, DEA, FDA, Medical Center and Pharmacy department policies as they apply to the prescription order. In the actual interpreting and filling of prescriptions, the pharmacist is expected to follow pharmacy policy as it pertains to dispensed quantities, prior authorization drugs, restricted drugs and appropriate auxiliary labels and patient medication information (PMI) sheets. Provides administrative support to supervisors in terms of assuming appropriate responsibilities for cleanliness and orderliness of all pharmacy areas, follows through with noted discrepancies in levels of stock on hand, and is able to observe one's own work habits and those of others. Under these observations, the pharmacist is able to seek methods and facilities to improve the general workflow of the pharmacy and communicate these observations to supervisors. Provides care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patients being served, and which is appropriate to the cognitive; emotional, and chronological maturation of the patient. ??????? VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Work Schedule: Mon. - Thurs. 10pm - 9am and Fri. - Sun. 10pm - 10am (This is a 7-day ON/ 7-day OFF position) Telework: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more. Contact the facility EDRP Coordinator for further questions/assistance Monique Head at [email protected]

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree programs; today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy) Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEF iBT). Licensure: Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following and must have demonstrated the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with professional pharmacy practice. 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) OR 2. Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters Preferred Experience: Inpatient Pharmacy experience, IV admixture, Omnicell, VA experience preferred References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/55PART II APPENDIX G15, LICENSED PHARMACIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD Physical Requirements: The incumbent is required to sustain extended periods of stretching, standing and reaching in the course of his/her employment. This occasionally involves lifting moderately heavy items (30-45 lbs.). The incumbent must possess average agility and dexterity and must be able to work adjusted schedules and rotating shifts as assigned.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

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/.

Contacts

• Address Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, VA 23249 US
• Name: Kelli Jackson
• Phone: (804) 675-5000
• Email: [email protected]