Clinical PharmacistTPC Virginia Beach, VACompetitive SalaryPosition Duties and Responsibilities:- Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services within the personnel, supply, and equipment capabilities of the facility.
- Ensure accuracy of all pharmaceutical products prepared or processed by technical staff.
- Work closely with clinical staff in developing patient wellness programs such as smoking cessation programs and asthma classes.
- Provide medication information to the clinical staff as required, including in-service training on new medications on the market; appropriate use of medications; comparison of current medication therapies; and other topics as deemed appropriate by the department head.
- Provide clinical direction of corpsmen and pharmacy technicians and provide input into job performance evaluations.
- Maintain inventory control of all pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy, especially scheduled pharmaceuticals, and ensure pharmacy security. Maintain appropriate records and security of all scheduled controlled substances according to applicable regulations.
- Utilize pharmacy computer and robotic systems in accordance with MTF protocols.
- Participate in a multidisciplinary team with other health care providers providing consultative services pursuant to optimal health care delivery to patients suffering from pain.
- Work with physicians in a multidisciplinary team to provide drug therapy recommendations, perform polypharmacy management, and provide patient education regarding changes in drug therapy.
- Conduct a deliberate medication review and reconciliation for chronic pain patients and develop strategies for patients with histories of non-compliance, abuse and or diversion.
- Conduct a clinical interview with patient, family, and/or caregiver(s) to identify information necessary to design a pharmacotherapeutic treatment plan.
- Order and evaluate appropriate laboratory tests to assess clinical response, development of adverse drug reactions, therapeutic drug levels, and complete all appropriate clinical reminders.
- Document and communicate all information as appropriate; pain patient agreements, pharmacotherapeutic treatment findings and recommendations.
- Educate patients and their families/caretaker(s) on medications and non-drug therapy and provide appropriate written drug information: counsel on self-monitoring techniques and lifestyle changes to promote wellness; emphasize medication adherence and provide compliance aids, such as medication charts and pill boxes.
- Extend existing prescriptions (psychotropic and non-psychotropic medications) as appropriate and ensure the patient receives follow-up appointment(s) with the appropriate individual(s).
- Order consults and referrals as appropriate.
- Participate in an on-site designated Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) tele-mentoring training program.
- Participate in tele-mentoring, tele-medicine, and tele-consults.
Minimum Qualifications: - Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
- Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).
- Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists or American College of Clinical Pharmacy or documentation of appropriate education, training, and/or CME in the practice of clinical pharmacy.
- Possess a graduate certificate from an accredited pharmacy residency program OR Possess a minimum of twelve (12) months of experience within the preceding eighteen (18) months as a Clinical Pharmacist performing direct patient care clinical activities in an ambulatory care pharmacy setting OR Have held clinical privileges as a Clinical Pharmacist within the preceding thirty-six (36) months in a military treatment facility.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a pharmacist.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:- Medical Insurance with PPO and HSA Options (United Healthcare)
- Dental Insurance (Humana)*
- Vision Insurance (Humana)*
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Health Savings Account with Employer Match
- Prescription Drug Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha)*
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha)*
- Relocation Assistance
- 10 Days Paid Time Off
- 11 Federal Holidays
- Continuing Education Assistance/License Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Incentives and More
NOTE: *Effective the 1st day of the month following start date
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