Clinical Pharmacist

Summary A pharmacist in this assignment handles routine medication-related activities in accordance with local, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and national policies and regulations. The primary functions will be the review, interpretation, and verification of medication orders for appropriateness, patient medication profile review (allergies, drug interactions, labs, etc.), providing drug and policy information to patients and VHSO staff, and participation in educational programs. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but not limited to: a. Order Entry/Review Process/Drug Distribution (1) Accurately processes medication orders in a timely manner including correct patient, drug, dose, form, quantity, directions, route, and conformity to current policies and procedures. Accurately verifies and dispenses completed prescriptions to patients ensuring correct medication, patient identification, patient documentation, and signature or other documentation of dispensing. (2) Interacts with and makes recommendations to patients and medical center staff regarding policy matters and medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective care. Provides and appropriately documents patient counseling. (3) When appropriate, fills outpatient prescriptions, refill extensions, partial medication supplies, inpatient medication orders and issues ward or clinic orders for drugs, supplies and narcotics in accordance with scopes of practice and current VHA, pharmacy, and hospital policy. Adheres to proper aseptic technique following USP 797/800 guidelines. Maintains proper records. b. Clinical (1) Assures the accuracy of drug dispensing and the compounding of medications based on patient history and medication reconciliation, good clinical practice, and other pertinent factors. This includes data entry into the computer, taking health and medication histories, screening orders for drug-drug and drug food interactions, dosing errors, allergies, physical assessment, interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters, documenting and assessing adverse drug events, incompatibilities, contraindications, duplication of therapy, and formulary availability. When appropriate, the provider is informed through oral and/or written means in order to resolve discrepancies. (2) Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other associated health care professionals. Provides oral and written drug information to inpatients and outpatients, as appropriate. This may involve open training sessions/discussions with providers or patients, questions received via telephone or electronically. Demonstrates ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff and documents clinical interventions in patient record and other data collection tools as appropriate. (3) Participates quality assurance activities and the medical center's Medication Use Evaluation program. (4) Assists the Chief, Pharmacy Service in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions, nonformulary reviews, and medication usage evaluations. Accurately processes Non-Formulary Consults as assigned in a timely manner with strict adherence to pharmacy guidelines and criteria for use. Gathers information supporting the inclusion of drugs into (or removal from) the formulary at the national level. (5) Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships by committee membership, active problem resolution skills, and close cooperation with other services. c. Education (1) Assists in the instruction and guidance for professional or technical level pharmacy students and assists in the training of new technicians and pharmacists. Completes mandatory training requirements in a timely manner. . (2) Reviews and corrects the work of pharmacy technicians, aids, and students. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shift between the hours of 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. Tour may be changed based on workload and needs of veteran care. Compressed/Flexible: not authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: not eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00043F 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: 2026-02-05