Relief Pharmacist

Relief Pharmacist

Title: Pharmacist

State Role Title: Pharmacist II

Hiring Range: $69.50

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

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Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Accurately interprets, evaluates and dispenses pharmaceuticals to the nursing units including checking for appropriateness of therapy. Controls pharmacy inventory. Maintains accurate control medication inventory and records. Is knowledgeable of and follows laws and regulations pertaining to pharmacy as set forth by FDA, Virginia Board of Pharmacy, and Federal law. Assures all records and reports required by Federal and State law and facility policies are kept current and accurate. Provides information to facility physicians and other facility staff on all aspects of pharmacy and pharmaceutical care. Assures that facility policies are adhered to by the pharmacy department. May assist in writing policy or procedures for the pharmacy department. All other duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to interpret, evaluate and dispense pharmaceuticals. Reports, Policy and Procedure Controls, and pharmacy inventory must be kept up to date. Assure that records and reports required by Federal and State law and facility policies are adhered to.

Additional Considerations

Must be able to transport residents from floor to floor or outside of the facility using elevators and/or stairs since we are a multi-level facility.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required. Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan. For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals desiring to be considered for advertised positions must submit a completed employment application or resume before the job posting closing date. Applications/resumes received after the closing date cannot be accepted. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact us if you need assistance. In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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