Pharmacist

Pharmacist Position

The Pharmacist position with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) offers a rewarding opportunity to support the health and dignity of veterans and their spouses at the Southeastern Veterans' Center. In this role, you apply your clinical expertise with precision and care, ensuring every resident receives effective medication support. Your commitment strengthens a team that values service, excellence, and respect. This role is ideal for a trusted professional who is ready to make a meaningful impact and proudly serve those who have served our country.

This position plays an important role in delivering accurate pharmaceutical services that support resident care at the facility. As a Pharmacist, you will perform the following duties:

• Medication Safety: Conduct operations in compliance with federal and state laws and accepted medication handling practices
• Inventory Oversight: Manage drug procurement, storage, and periodic inventory reviews to ensure proper control
• Medication Preparation: Prepare, compound, and dispense medications for residents
• Order Review: Enter and update medication orders while checking for interactions and therapy concerns
• Profile Evaluation: Review medication histories and report any irregularities to the Chief Pharmacist
• Team Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and provide consultation on medication use

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, 40 hours bi-weekly
• Work hours are 1st shift (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work a rotating schedule and every other weekend.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of a license to practice pharmacy as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.