Summary The primary function of the Pharmacist will be the interpretation of physician's orders, dispensing appropriate medications, and counseling patients on the proper use of their medications. Pharmacist will have knowledge of drugs and drug products, appropriate dosages, routes of administration, physical and chemical properties, and incompatibilities. Pharmacist can communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people from a variety of back grounds. Responsibilities VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn\_ickNBEws Clinical - Pharmacist functions Medication orders are reviewed in context of the patient's past medication and drug use history. This history shall include but not limited to current Rx medications, pertinent past medications, OTC medication use, herbals, allergies and adverse drug reactions, vaccinations, substance misuse, patient knowledge base, compliance, and therapeutic concerns. Resolves all prescription problems or questions with providers prior to dispensing. Prescriptions will be reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness in regard to dose, schedule, route, dosage from, indication, duplicate therapy, treatment guidelines, and untreated indications. Therapeutic drug interventions are identified, quickly resolved, and well documented. Patients are efficiently and professionally counseled about their medications, including the use of OTC products and herbals. May provide written and/or oral consultation with prescribers and other health-care professionals regarding pharmacotherapeutics. Documentation is added to CPRS. Reconciles medication orders to home medications when available via Vista. At time of discharge, reconciles inpatient medication, past outpatient regiments and new regiments in terms of therapy changes and proper prescription utilizing and determine future follow ups with high-risk medications. Flags prescriptions and manages view alerts. Generates unsigned discontinued orders using "Service Reject" when prescription is duplicate or harmful to patient. Documents any adverse reaction related to or possibly related to any medication use. Consults with patient's physician to minimize harm to the patient and ensure maximum assessment and treatment of potential problems. Communicates effectively with patients and with other health care professionals on drug related matters. Develops and maintains a working knowledge of our Pharmacy VISTA/CPRS software package. Verifies and/or accurately enters information into computer system. Prioritizes workload to assure that prescription and medication orders reach patient in a timely manner. Assures that the preparing and dispensing of medications adheres to current law, regulations, policies and procedures and professional standards of practice. Dispenses completed prescriptions with instructions/medication information to the patient or family member. Checks the work of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and volunteers for accuracy. Prepares and presents educational lectures to members of the Pharmacy staff, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students and other medical center personnel as needed. Participates in patient education programs and instructs both inpatients and outpatients in the proper use of their medications. Participates actively in the supervision and training of pharmacy residents, students, and staff regarding Institutional/Hospital Pharmacy. Trains and educates on pertinent national, VISN, local, and Joint Commission directives/polices. Completes all mandatory training as assigned, this includes professional continuing education credits and Hospital mandatory training needs in a timely manner . Maintains records for controlled substances and narcotics. Supervises subordinates and acts as pharmacist in charge when necessary. Keeps the supervisor informed of all pertinent problems or situations Provides accurate and comprehensive drug information including patient specific pharmacotherapy information to other patient care providers as needed Documents pertinent findings in the medical record or other permanent record as appropriate. Provides in-depth knowledge for specialized program such as standards established by DEA, FDA, VA and the Joint Commission. Performs quality assurance/utilization review for programs. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm Rotating evenings, weekends and holidays Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 53532O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a trial period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English Education Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Licensure. Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist (Full Performance Level) GS-12 Experience or Education. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following: 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, OR 2. Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program. Assignment. A pharmacist in this assignment handles routine medication-related activities in accordance with local, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and national policies and regulations. These include, but are not limited to: reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness; processing and filling medication orders; interacting with and making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective care; reviewing the patient's medications, allergies, labs, and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems; contacting providers as appropriate; documenting recommendations and interventions; providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies; taking health and medication histories; performing medication reconciliation; providing drug information; assisting in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions, nonformulary reviews and medication usage evaluations; documenting and assessing adverse drug events (ADEs); assisting in medical emergencies; providing oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution. GS-12 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) 1. Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice. 2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff. 3. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security. 4. Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: The Pharmacist must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction. This position involves regular and recurring physical exertion, involving, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time, lifting/carrying of pharmaceutical supplies weighing up to 40 lb., typing, and bending/stooping Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.