The Primary Care Pharmacist evaluates and enters provider orders for appropriateness of therapy, resolves drug-related questions with prescribers, and documents all medical information into the patient’s electronic medical record using the VA’s VISTA/CPRS system. Responsibilities also include providing patient consultation, drug information consults to staff, maintaining records of controlled prescriptions, and ensuring compliance with VA guidelines.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with an R.Ph or Pharm.D degree, and completion of a PGY-1 residency is required. A minimum of one year of non-retail clinical experience in a primary care or ambulatory care setting within the last four years is necessary, along with maintaining an unrestricted state pharmacist license and current Basic Life Support/ACLS certifications.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationCustomer ServiceACLSClinical DocumentationBasic Life SupportElectronic Medical RecordDEA RegistrationPatient CounselingOutreach EventsMedication InterpretationPatient EnrollmentCo-managed CareVA Guidelines ComplianceVISTA/CPRS SystemDrug Information ConsultsC2 Prescription Tracking
Job description
Description Valor Healthcare operates more than 30 VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Valor provides a full range of medical services to veterans through the operations of CBOCs, tailored to meet the specific needs of local VA medical centers. Our comprehensive set of services includes primary care, diagnostics, laboratory, telehealth, behavioral health, and more.
About Us Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to federal government service.
We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people.
Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.
Valor is different because of our people.
Our leadership team is comprised of veteran, clinician, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and a world-class patient experience for our nation’s patriots.
Many of our colleagues have patriots in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture and commitment to customer service that is second to none.
Position Summary
The Primary Care Pharmacist is responsible for the interpretation of medical orders and counseling patients on proper medication administration and storage. The Primary Care Pharmacist must have strong communication with fellow colleagues to ensure the expectations of Patient Aligned Care Team metrics are met.
This position is Part - Time 2 days a week.
Core Responsibilities Evaluates and enters provider’s orders/prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy.
Evaluates incompatibilities, side effects and interactions of drugs and drug products, and resolves drug-related questions with the prescriber.
Documents all medical information into the patient’s electronic medical record utilizing the VA’s VISTA/CPRS electronic patient record system.
Maintains confidentiality of veterans’ data and information.
Provides patient consultation by reviewing patient profiles and medication orders.
Provides drug information consult to providers, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain a record of all C2 prescriptions ordered by providers in your clinic.
Maintain a record of all 10-day urgent prescriptions prescribed by our clinic provider and obtained by the patient from a local pharmacy vendor.
Evaluates patients’ records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit.
Completes the documentation of the medical record within twenty-four hours of patient encounter.
Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation and response to patient requests.
Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
Support patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.
Requirements
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with a R.Ph or Pharm.D degree Completion of PGY-1 residency Certification by applicable professional organization Minimum one-year non-retail clinical experience (three years preferred) as a pharmacist within the last 4 years in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; government healthcare environment preferred. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract. Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement (DEA) registration Proficiency in written and spoken English Strong computer skills Energetic and optimistic demeanor Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards This is considered a safety sensitive position. Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
