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Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist)- Geriatrics
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 64 days ago
About the Role
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) Geriatrics who is also referred to as the Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner (CPP) Geriatrics works in the pharmacy of a large tertiary care medical center and is involved with teaching, research and all facets of patient care with specialization in geriatric related disease states, such as dementia and age-related changes under a scope of practice.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws The Pharmacy Service serves veterans throughout the state and has three pharmacy locations at East Orange, Lyons, and Toms River.
- →The CPS Geriatric may be asked to work at any of the sites if needed.
- →The medical center is affiliated with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers College of Pharmacy and the University of Sciences at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy.
- →Serves as expert and consultant to the Chief of Pharmacy Service for medication related issues in the geriatric setting.
- →Serves as an independent practitioner in the Geriatric setting requiring the highest level of pharmacist clinical privileges with minimal supervision.
- →Principal responsibilities include pharmacotherapy management of Geriatric patients, provision of drug information services as it relates to the care of geriatric patients, and the development and supervision of pharmacy programs in Extended Care Services.
- →Is responsible for providing medication reconciliation and acts as the primary liaison between pharmacy service and Extended Care Services.
- →Participates in developing criteria for drug utilization evaluations, data collection, trending reports, and other quality assurance activities as required to ensure appropriate and safe drug utilization of medication in Geriatric patients.
- →Actively participates in local, state and national organizations related to the advancement of the pharmaceutical profession.
- →Work Schedule: Variable Telework: Available- Ad Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 37795F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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
Job ID: 7c192aed-279a-4841-9fdf-e943d3b73ba0
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