Clinical Pharmacist

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Inpatient Pharmacy: Verifies electronic orders entered by the physician for accuracy while performing a prospective drug utilization evaluation taking into account drug-drug interactions, drug allergy contraindications, drug-disease interactions, & dosage form. Ensures indication is listed on all medication orders for patients admitted to Community Living Center (CLC). Ensures that information such as generic name of drug, manufacturer's name, lot number, control number, shipment number, etc., are properly entered into unit dose packaging machine & are recorded on log books & on labels, when appropriate. Reads & interprets prescriptions, obtains proper medication or material in the proper strength & dosage form; determines proper amount & counts, pours, or measures the medications; affixes proper label; & records required data on Pharmacy's copy of prescription/order. Answers questions from pharmacy & non-pharmacy personnel regarding drug distribution. Clinical Functions: Evaluates patients & monitors response to drug therapy. Makes changes in drug therapy as needed & within scope of practice. Educates patients on their drug therapy with respect to compliance & proper administration, signs of toxicity, adverse effects, & interactions with other medications. Reviews drug regimens for therapeutic effectiveness & make appropriate recommendations to improve outcomes, reduce potential for serious adverse effects & promote cost containment. Advises primary provider on relevant aspects of clinical pharmacokinetics as it pertains to proper dosing within the context of relevant organ system deficiencies, monitoring of serum plasma concentrations & patient response. Serves as drug information resource by providing accurate & timely drug information & resolution of questions posed by physicians, consultants, & other health care providers regarding stability, indications, contraindications, compatibilities, dose, routes & schedules of administration, adverse effects, drug use criteria, & formulary alternatives. Complete electronic consults for clinical pharmacy services accurately & in a timely manner in accordance with VA guidelines. Sterile Preparation of Intravenous Admixture Solutions: Applies rigid aseptic techniques in preparing sterile solutions. Uses proper sterile technique to ensure the solution is not contaminated & potentially dangerous to patient. Performs scheduled cleaning & training to ensure compliance with USP 797 requirements. Oversees & double-checks all technician IV preparations. Controlled Substances: Ensures inventory discrepancies are resolved prior to dispensing, & notifies the Chief, Pharmacy Service or designee as soon as discrepancy is discovered. Fills controlled substances in both inpatient & outpatient pharmacy according to established policies & procedures. Distributes inpatient & outpatient orders & requests for controlled substances according to established pharmacy procedures & policies. Follows all VHA, DEA, & Pharmacy policies & procedures regarding controlled substances & notifies Chief, Pharmacy Service or designee of any discrepancies. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 8:00pm, & 7:00am - 5:00pm on weekends. (7 days on & 7 off schedule) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiv

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? Interested in a career that offers a true work-life balance? Look no further! The Sheridan VA Medical Center offers a balance of professional and clinical complexity that stimulates growth yet, it also allows the professional an opportunity to enjoy life outside of work. If you are interested in a career that offers an integrated patient-centered approach while providing compassionate and state of the art care to Veterans, we welcome you to apply. The VA is located on the historic 296 acres of Fort Mackenzie, within the city of Sheridan, serving as the halfway mark between Yellowstone and Mount Rushmore. The area offers outdoor recreation to include horseback, ba