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Clinical Pharmacist-Inpatient

Veterans Health Administration

Montgomery, Alabama
Pharmacist
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.
Publié le 6 novembre 2026 · Expire le 16 novembre 2026

Description du poste

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 The clinical pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to hospitalized patients in accordance with federal law, VA policy, and recognized standards of practice. Clinical: The pharmacist provides appropriate selection of drug therapy based upon the pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; monitoring for efficacy, side effects, and clinical outcome and advises prescribers as appropriate. Performs evaluation and assessment of prescribed medication to ensure optimal drug therapy; reviews medication orders for appropriateness, therapeutic duplication, drug-drug and drug-disease interactions, allergies, dosage, and route of administration prior to dispensing. Provides medication counseling to patients, family members and care givers as appropriate. Performs medication reconciliation upon all transitions of care. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, providing evidence-based recommendations for medication therapy management. Monitors and documents patient response to drug therapy, including laboratory results and clinical parameters, and communicates necessary interventions to the medical team. Provides pharmacokinetic consultations, including dosing of antimicrobials, anticoagulants, and other medications requiring therapeutic drug monitoring. Evaluates and provides recommendations for medication regimens to ensure compliance with VA formulary, criteria for use, and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. Documents all clinical interventions and recommendations in the electronic medical record according to facility policy. Participates in quality assurance activities, medication use evaluations, and performance improvement initiatives related to patient safety and clinical outcomes. Reports adverse drug events (ADE), near misses, and medication errors in alignment with VA ADERS reporting program. Assumes active role in the overall pharmacy-training program consisting of students, externs, interns, residents, and professional and non-professional staff members. Order-Entry/ Dispensing Reviews / accurately verifies all medication orders for appropriateness, drug selection, dosage, route of administration and the amount prior to dispensing. Reviews the patient's allergy history, drug-drug, drug-nutrient, drug-laboratory and drug-disease state interactions and assessment for clinical relevance should be performed and dealt with appropriately Selects, compounds, dispenses and fills a range of drugs including extemporaneous preparations and narcotics while following all quality assurance procedures Supports inventory control procedures; helps to maintain adequate drug stock; inspects drug storage areas; supervises pre-packing and the operation of automated dispensing equipment Complies with all USP 797, DEA and Joint Commission guidelines when preparing and dispensing medications. Oversees the work performed by pharmacy technicians. Assists with Outpatient Pharmacy prescription processing. Performs other related duties as required. Work Schedule: 7 days on and 7 days off: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday and Sunday; 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday; 9:00 am - 8:30pm Tuesday - Friday. Work schedule subject to change due to the needs of the agency. 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 incentive. Conta

Avantages

Salaire : $132,266 – $171,949/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

À propos de Veterans Health Administration

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who 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 whole health care to Veterans?