The VA Chalmers P Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic in Columbus, Ohio, is recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacist - Prior Authorization Drug Requests (PADRs) of Pharmacy Service.

Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws PADR Reviews Critically reviews all PADRs, facility wide (internal and CCN), for appropriateness. Implements and applies the VA formulary, guidelines, and restrictions to all PADRs being adjudicated. Understands, reviews, and applies criteria for use for each requested drug as appropriate. Reviews, analyzes, and applies the available published medical literature as it pertains to PADR sand their adjudication. Seeks to provide patients with the best drug therapy possible while balancing drug availability and cost. Interfaces and communicates with providers, pharmacists, procurement and other staff, as needed, providing input and feedback before, during, and after the adjudication process for requested drugs. Coordinates with clinical pharmacists when reviewing, commenting on, and adjudicating CCN PADRs (entered by clinical pharmacists). Acts as a reference to pharmacists and providers in answering questions about the formulary status and requirements for obtaining nonformulary or restricted drugs. Actively participates in formulary, restricted, and non-formulary usage discussions to promote evidence-based, cost-effective drug therapy. Promotes compliance with the VHA National Formulary and clinical guidelines in the Health System. Provides consistent oversight of prior authorization reviews allowing for equal care amongst patients seen at the facility as well as via community care. Clinical/ Outpatient Operations Work Reviews, interprets and verifies medication orders & prescriptions for appropriateness, processes medication orders & prescriptions prior to dispensing. Interacts with providers in the design of safe and effective treatment regimens. Reviews patients' medications and laboratory information and identifies any medication-related problems that may be affecting the patient or contributing to the need for hospitalization, including side effects, allergic reactions, toxicities, improper dosage regimen, noncompliance, etc. Provides refill extensions and partial medication supplies when appropriate. Serves as an authoritative information source on medications and their utilization in therapy. Assists with medication reconciliation by collecting health and medication history. Assists with formulary management. Designs dosage regimens from current pharmacokinetics principles and specific patient parameters. Provides consultation on selection of appropriate dosage regimens as follow-up when non-therapeutic drug levels are obtained. Designs, conducts and participates in studies, audits and evaluations concerning the utilization review of drugs under the auspices of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Documents and assesses Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) On call as needed for emergency maintenance of pharmacy refrigeration. Education Provides in-service education programs directed to the development of the Pharmacy staff and education of other health care disciplines. Educates patients, family members, or caregivers on the proper use and storage of medications through interactions and the use of medication profiles. Provides patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient. Maintains his/her professional competency by keeping up with information on new drugs, new drug therapies, innovations in Pharmacy practice, and integrating this information in his/her daily practice. Program Management Assists in conducting and reporting internal audits as required. Maintains all pertinent professional and administrative records as necessary. Assists in data collection for drug utilization evaluations and adverse drug events. Acts as a liaison between Pharmacy Service and other health care providers. Distribution Responsible for verifying and editing all new prescriptions initiated by providers. This includes both outpatient prescriptions and medications intended for administration within the facility. Oversees technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution. Quality Improvement Documents medication incidents, clinical interventions, and adverse drug events. Assists with tracking and reporting outcomes for pharmacy clinics. Participates in the Pharmacy Service and Clinic quality improvement processes. Assist in the development of proposals for new clinical pharmacy services. Customer Service Relationships with management, co-workers, patients, and the general public are consistently courteous, respectful, and cooperative in nature. Work Schedule: Full Time; 8AM to 4:30PM and per service needs Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Ad Hoc; Per service needs and subject to manager approval/federal policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not available Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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 (1) 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. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) (2) 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 (TOEFL iBT). Licensure. Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure. A pharmacist who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16. NOTE: Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct, professional incompetence or substandard care, or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the State for professional misconduct, professional incompetence, or substandard care, are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.S.C. § 7402(f)). Effective November 30, 1999, this is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to licensed pharmacists on VA rolls as of that date, provided they maintain continuous appointment and are not disqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations or voluntary surrenders of State license, registration or certification. Exception: Non-licensed pharmacists who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may be given a temporary appointment at the entry level as a Graduate Pharmacist under the authority of VA HANDBOOK 5005/55 JUNE 7, 2012 PART II APPENDIX G15 II-G15-2 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2)(B). The appointing official may waive the requirement of licensure for a period not to exceed 2 years for a pharmacist that provides care under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. For grade levels above the GS-11, the candidate must be licensed. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist (Full Performance Level) Experience or Education. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following: 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs): 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. References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G15 Pharmacist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Incumbent may be subjective to the following: moderate lifting of 15-44 pounds; moderate carrying of 15-44 pounds reaching above shoulders; use of fingers; walking not to exceed eight hours; standing not to exceed eight hours; near vision correctable at 13' to 16' to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/50 to 20/100 in the other; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; and hearing aids are permitted.

Education

An official transcript must be on file to incumber this position.
(You may be asked to provide an official transcript if selected.)

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 Chalmers P Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic 420 North James Road Columbus, OH 43219 US
• Name: Aubrey Kipp
• Phone: 269-275-6381
• Email: [email protected]