Clinical Pharmacist

Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist

Duties

The primary function of a Clinical Pharmacist is to assure the safe and appropriate use of medications, and to be an advocate of rational drug therapy through the following: Assessing the appropriateness of drug therapy; individualizing drug therapy based on patient specific factors and dispensing medication and providing drug information. A Clinical 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:

1. Reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness.
2. Processing and filling medication orders.
3. Interacting with and making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy which ensures safe and effective care.
4. 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.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 21M50A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs