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Clinical Pharmacist- Prior Authorization Drug Request Adjudication
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 14 days ago
About the Role
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) is seeking a full time Clinical Pharmacist for Non-formulary/Prior Authorization Drug Request reviews. The clinical pharmacist is a licensed professional with knowledge and proficiency in pharmacy practice including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics.
What You'll Do
- →Major Duties: A.
- →Prior Authorization Drug Request (PADR) Reviews: 1.
- →Seeks to provide patients with the best drug therapy possible while balancing drug availability and cost. 3.
- →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. 4.
- →Coordinates with clinical pharmacists when reviewing, commenting on, and adjudicating CCN PADRs (entered by clinical pharmacists). 5.
- →Acts as a reference to pharmacists and providers in answering questions about the formulary status and requirements for obtaining nonformulary or restricted drugs. 6.
- →Actively participates in formulary, restricted, and non-formulary usage discussions to promote evidence-based, cost-effective drug therapy. 7.
- →Promotes compliance with the VHA National Formulary and clinical guidelines in the Health System. 8.
- →Provides consistent oversight of prior authorization reviews allowing for equal care amongst patients seen at the facility as well as via community care. 9.
- →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. 10.
- →Acts as a liaison between Pharmacy Service and other health care providers. 11.
- →Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓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).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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