Clinical Pharmacist – Acute Care & Medication Therapy

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is recruiting a Clinical Pharmacist for the East Orange VA Medical Center. The incumbent analyzes drug-related problems, implements corrective actions, and promotes safe, effective pharmacotherapy for veterans.

Candidates must meet basic education/licensure requirements and demonstrate strong communication and collaboration with health care teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship as required by VA policy.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Graduate of ACPE-accredited school with Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy.
• Full, current, unrestricted pharmacy license in the U.S. or D.C.

Responsibilities

• Analyze real and potential drug problems and implement corrective action to optimize therapy.
• Ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and advocate rational drug therapy.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to review medications and reconcile therapy.

Skills

Pharmacy practice knowledge

Communication skills

Pharmacy laws & regulations

Drug therapy monitoring

Education

BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D.

FPGEC Certification (if applicable)

Job description

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is recruiting a Clinical Pharmacist for the East Orange VA Medical Center. The incumbent analyzes drug-related problems, implements corrective actions, and promotes safe, effective pharmacotherapy for veterans.

Candidates must meet basic education/licensure requirements and demonstrate strong communication and collaboration with health care teams to ensure optimal patient care.