Clinical Pharmacist-Inpatient

Inpatient Clinical PharmacistThe Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist provides direct pharmaceutical care for patients in inpatient wards, CLC, ER, OR, GI Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, PACT Clinics, Specialty Clinics, and CBOCs. Responsibilities include:Reviewing and verifying medication orders for accuracy, safety, and clinical appropriateness.Applying evidence-based practice to support optimal therapeutic decisions.Preparing and dispensing sterile and non-sterile compounds, hazardous medications, and controlled substances in accordance with USP 797, USP 800, and VA policies.Monitoring and adjusting drug therapy for anticoagulation, vancomycin, aminoglycosides, and medications requiring specialized dosing.Ensuring adherence to VA formulary and P&T Committee guidance, including therapeutic interchanges.Providing medication information to providers, nurses, and patients in a timely and accurate manner.Dispensing outpatient prescriptions during after-hours coverage.Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation.Work Schedule: Evenings, 7 days on, 7 days off. Friday-Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Holiday coverage (8:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.) is provided by the pharmacist on duty that week.Compressed/Flexible: YesTelework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #:Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized