Inpatient/Outpatient Pharmacists (1099)

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Inpatient/outpatient Pharmacists (1099)

Pay rate : $70.00 hr (1099)

Duration:1 year contract.

Location:PhoenixVAHealthCareSystem(PVAHCS)locatedat:8RoomA1215InpatientPharmacyBuilding1Room310832ndStreetOutpatientPharmacyPhoenixAZ85012

Hours:

The facility operates 24 hours per day. Pharmacists are subject to varying work hours depending on staffing needs which may be revised at the discretion of the Chief/Director of Pharmacy. Work hours may consist of the following 8 11 or 12-hour schedules: 6:00am-2:30pm 2:00pm-10:30pm. Overnight shifts 6:00pm-6:00am and 6:00pm6:00am may also be required pending staffing needs. Weekend and holiday coverage may also be required based on staffing needs. Lunch breaks of 30 minutes and other rest breaks will be determined according to daily workload demands.

Description:

Services Provided: Shall provide OP/IP Pharmacists who can deliver a full spectrum of pharmacy services in accordance with the specifications contained herein to beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS).

Pharmacist Description of Services:Shall encompass the full range of pharmacy services equivalent to those provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility.

• Shall dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide patients with information regarding medications and their use. The pharmacist shall advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection dosages interactions and side effects of medications. The pharmacist must be able to evaluate provider medication orders for pharmacologic duplications incompatibilities side effects drugfood and drugdrug interactions and allergies.
• The Pharmacist must be able to appropriately address potential therapeutic problems such as inappropriate dosage incorrect strength or improper dosing intervals. The pharmacist shall effectively communicate questionable therapies to providers and recommend reasonable alternatives in accordance with formulary guidelines established in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
• The Pharmacist shall counsel patients and respond to questions regarding prescription drugs including possible adverse reactions or interactions. The pharmacist shall also provide advice on durable medical equipment and home healthcare supplies.
• The Pharmacist must demonstrate positive interpersonal skills when interacting with providers patients other Medical Center employees and fellow pharmacy staff members in order to foster an atmosphere of care helpfulness and cooperation.
• The Pharmacist shall ensure that all medication orders are entered and verified in the electronic patient medical record (VistA).
• The Pharmacist shall ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations governing the receipt safeguarding and issuance of controlled substances.
• The Pharmacist shall provide strict security for all drugs and controlled substances by maintaining accurate records and perpetual inventory control.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall have a full current and unrestricted license in any State Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia) when services are performed onsite on VA property. Must be licensed for controlled substances with qualifications to practice in any states. All licenses held by the personnel working on this contract shall be full and unrestricted licenses. Contractors pharmacist (s) who have current full and unrestricted licenses in one or more states but who have or ever had a license restricted suspended revoked voluntarily revoked voluntarily surrendered pending action or denied upon application will not be considered for the purposes of this contract.

• Pharmacists must be graduates of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy (B.S. Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.

Technical Proficiency- Shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the governments requirements including the ability to speak understand read and write English fluently.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.