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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Oncology)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 116 days ago
About the Role
NOTE: THE 2-PAGE RESUME REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS OCCUPATIONAL SERIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BELOW. The oncology clinical pharmacy specialist (CPS) functions at the highest level of clinical practice and works independently based on a practice scope as authorized. Is a clinical oncology expert and will work closely with the Oncology Pharmacy Supervisor to maintain the program and to educate pharmacy employees.
What You'll Do
- →The oncology clinical pharmacy specialist (CPS) functions at the highest level of clinical practice and works independently based on a practice scope as authorized by the Medical Center medical staff leadership.
- →A CPS serves as a mid-level provider who functions to initiate, modify or discontinue medication therapy, and serves as a consultant for intensive medication therapy management.
- →Will have knowledge of best oncology pharmacy practices endorsed by American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP), American Society of Clinical Oncology-Oncology Nursing Society (ASCO-ONS), VA performance measures, and Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) initiatives and integrate these standards into practice.
- →Functions Provides direct patient care, independently designing, implementing, and monitoring therapeutic drug plans.
- →Initiates orders for medications, medication changes, and laboratory tests within authorized scope of practice.
- →Develops and maintains patient-specific pharmaceutical care plans for Oral Hematology/Oncology patients.
- →Reviews all inpatient and outpatient medication orders, including oncology drugs, for appropriateness.
- →Identifies, addresses, and resolves drug-related problems through coordinated processes.
- →Documents recommendations and all interactions in the electronic health record as progress notes.
- →Completes medication reconciliation and provides patients with updated medication lists.
- →Participates in Adverse Drug Event Reporting and documents medication errors to enhance patient safety.
- →Reviews and acts on Prior Authorization Drug Requests (PADRs), documenting approval or disapproval.
- →Counsels patients and families on medication use, disease state management, and necessary lifestyle modifications.
- →Provides specialized education and training to healthcare professionals on oncology care and chemotherapy.
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 1 or 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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