Clinical Pharmacist (Inpatient)

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Responsibilities The pharmacist integrates knowledge and skills of pharmacists and technicians into the distributive and clinical processes to provide outcomeu00ad driven pharmaceutical care to Veterans, ensuring all local, VHA, DEA, and other regulatory body policies and regulations are adhered to. The incumbent will review and monitor drug therapy; provide professional advice and consultative services; educate peers, patients, and families; document care in the medical record according to standard operating procedures; and continually integrate new knowledge and technology to improve the quality of pharmaceutical care provided to Veterans. Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Promote pharmaceutical care service to Veterans in medical center clinics and on inpatient wards. Provide prescription dispensing and controlled substance and high-cost drug accountability. Review, interpret, and verify medication orders for clinical appropriateness; collaborate with providers at the front end of the prescription order process to improve patient outcomes; review patient medications, allergies, labs, and other pertinent information from the medical record for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, and potential interactions; contact providers as appropriate. Proactively collaborate with providers regarding medication therapy including anticoagulation management, renal dose adjustment, pharmacokinetic monitoring and dose adjustment, pain management, electrolyte and glycemic management, parenteral nutrition management, IV to PO conversions, sedation/analgesia management, and antimicrobial stewardship. Document clinical pharmacy activities in the electronic health record (EHR) including therapeutic changes and recommendations with appropriate encounter information according to pharmacy standard operating procedure. Complete medication reconciliation upon admission, transfer, and discharge, ensure the patient's medication profile is updated, and document appropriate transitions in care. Ensure pending inpatient, clinic, and outpatient prescriptions and other distributive workload activities are triaged, prioritized, and processed in a timely manner. Promote cost effective utilization of formulary medications and supplies and participate in cost savings initiatives. Critically evaluate and complete non-formulary medication requests by using evidence-based decision making. Participate in quality improvement and patient safety programs including patient incident and adverse event reporting, medication use evaluations, drug alerts, drug recalls, drug shortage mitigation, pharmacy related clinical performance measures, and other projects related to patient outcomes. Maintain knowledge and practice to help ensure full compliance with medical center accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements. Discontinue duplicate prescription(s) received at other VA sites and notify other VA sites when appropriate (due to prescription duplication). Assist in medical emergencies by participating in code blue events. Education Train, educate, and precept pharmacy residents and/or pharmacy students. Educate coworkers, medical students, residents, attending staff, nursing, and other professional staff. Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on issues relating to drug therapy. Distribute and communicate drug information to peers and other health care providers. Administrative Provide support to and oversight of technical staff in aspects of medication distribution. When assigned, serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge in the absence of a supervisor to ensure continuity of patient care and pharmacy operations. Assist with the development of quality and safety improvement initiatives and the collection and analysis of data. Examples include but are not limited to order sets, MUE's, protocols, monographs, and participation in committees or task groups. Assist with the development of policies and procedures that help streamline drug distribution processes. Research Assist with the development and implementation of pharmacy-based, patient-focused research studies. Dispense and maintain accountability records for investigational drugs as needed. Provide investigational drug information to medical, nursing, and other professional staff. Conduct investigational drug patient counseling when appropriate. Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:00am to 3:30pm with occasional weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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

Created: 2025-10-09