Clinical Pharmacist

<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties include but not limited to: Allergy assessment, ADR information, lab value assessment, elimination of duplicate/obsolete orders; Drug regimens are regimens are reviewed for therapeutic effectiveness and appropriateness as determined by supervisor review, professional practice evaluation or reports of incidents received by the supervisor; Monitor and counsel patients receiving care for unintended drug-related problems (such as adverse drug reaction, medication error, noncompliance); Communicating with other members of the health care team to develop drug therapy assessments; Provide proactive medication interventions; Providing accurate professional, technical and procedural information to the team; Active participation in emergency code and pre-emergency situations. TMS trainings, department competencies and required readings. Sterile compounding. Strict measures for compounding, documenting and delivering of controlled substances sterile products are adhered to in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Proficiency in the operation of the relevant VistA computer packages (e.g., CPRS, CPOE, Controlled Substance, Outpatient, Inpatient, Progress Note, Consult, Allergy tracking, Hospital Information, Laboratory, Time and Attendance, etc). Work Schedule: Rotating all shifts-12am-12pm;Nights; Days; Holidays; weekends.(subject to changed based on the needs of the facility) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 629-00168F, 629-00254F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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. 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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.