Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacist Duties

A pharmacist in this assignment handles routine medication-related activities in accordance with all applicable local, state, federal and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), rules and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness.
• Processing and filling medication orders.
• Interacting with and making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy which ensures safe and effective care.
• Reviewing the patient's medications, allergies, laboratory results, and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems by contacting providers as appropriate.
• Documenting recommendations and interventions.
• Providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies.
• Taking health and medication histories.
• Performing medication reconciliation.
• Providing drug information.
• Assisting in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions, non-formulary reviews and medication usage evaluations.
• Documenting and assessing adverse drug events (ADEs).
• Assisting in medical emergencies.
• Providing oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication preparation and distribution.

Work Schedule: Variable. Will be discussed with hiring manager during interview

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 21M50-A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.