Clinical Pharmacist

<p>This position is located at the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, Pharmacy Service. The Outpatient Clinical Pharmacist performs the professional functions required in the operation dispensing Pharmacy. This includes activities that legally require a registered Pharmacist, as well as those that require the knowledge and expertise of a pharmacy professional. The Clinical Pharmacist works under the general supervision of an Outpatient Pharmacy Manager.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws The Clinical Pharmacist duties include, but are not limited to: Verifies and electronically finishes pending prescriptions entered in the electronic medical record from both VA providers and community care providers. Manually enters handwritten prescriptions when appropriate. Assists in the enforcement of Pharmacy and Medical Center Policies non-formulary and restricted drugs. checks prescriptions filled by Pharmacy Technicians and students for completeness and correctness prior to the order being dispensed. Documents interventions in a pharmacy note in CPRS when appropriate. Performs medication reconciliation and other clinical duties when assigned to the discharge process at Wade Park. Reviews the computerized medication profiles, communicates with providers to resolve problems and performs medication reconciliation for patients. Assists in the supervision of work activities of technicians, interns, students and volunteers. Checks and evaluates dispensing activities. As a preceptor or trainer for pharmacy interns, pharmacy students and technician students. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, rotating 8:00am-4:30pm and 10am to 6:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 95320-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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 identification 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.<h3>Education</h3>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/.