Summary

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The Miami VAMC PACT (Float) Clinical Pharmacist Specialist functions as a member of their assigned PACT team(s) and serves as an advanced practice provider to initiate - modify or discontinue medication therapy and as a consultant for comprehensive medication management of patients with chronic diseases commonly seen within the primary care setting.

Duties

• Duties & Responsibilities may include - but is not limited to - the following: designing - implementing - assessing - monitoring and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective - least toxic and most economical medication treatments
• helping achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients - providers and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas
• performing physical assessments
• and ordering laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy
• The CPS requires the interpretation - application of - and adherence to all policies and procedures of the Medical Center and Pharmacy Service
• Clinical 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
• Obtains medication histories from patients and/or caregivers and summarizes significant findings in the medical record and/or to the provider as appropriate
• Is actively involved in reviewing 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
• Monitors for and reports drug errors - adverse drug reactions - allergies - and patient compliance issues
• Documents findings per facility procedures
• Is able to apply knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities
• Has expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is knowledgeable and able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings
• Reviews and evaluates prior authorization and non-formulary drug requests for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable
• Reviews the applicable population management reports and tools (i.e. - eQM - DOAC - TTR dashboards - etc.) to identify patients who may benefit from comprehensive medication management
• Assists with medication use evaluations and other Pharmacy and Therapeutics activities
• Documents clinical interventions in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate
• Promotes and monitors compliance for established drug therapy policies
• Works with providers to ensure compliance with national - VISN - and local initiatives
• Is familiar with and participates in the drug use evaluation process as needed
• Serves on medical center and/or VISN committees as requested
• Reviews and verifies medication orders
• May be asked to support other areas of Pharmacy Service - as deemed necessary by Chief of Service
• Prescription Serves 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
• Has a good working knowledge of information resources - both written and electronic
• Maintains a current knowledge of therapeutics and disease management
• Provides timely and accurate responses to drug information inquiries from all customers
• Educational Provides formal and informal education and in-services to pharmacy - medical - nursing and other staff as requested
• Provides education to patients - their families and caregivers about medications - common disease states - patient responsibilities - and information on health promotion
• Serves as a clinical instructor or preceptor for pharmacy students and residents
• Assists in new employee orientation education sessions as needed
• Education and Research Participates in the training and in-servicing of pharmacists - pharmacy technicians - pharmacy students - pharmacy residents - and other medical center personnel as required
• Effectively instructs patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications and medical devices
• Is able to adjust communication and tracking methods based on age and developmental considerations
• Is able to accurately assess and document patient comprehension
• Is able to refer patients to educational programs provided at the medical center by multidisciplinary teams
• Is skilled at using both written and verbal communication techniques in teaching others
• Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in accordance with established protocols
• Assists in new employee orientation sessions as scheduled
• Assists in the development of proposals for improved and/or new clinical pharmacy services
• Work Schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm - Monday through Friday (may be subject to change per service needs) - including weekends and holiday rotations Functional Statement #: 30131F Telework: Not Authorized