Clinical Pharmacist: Drug Therapy & Safety Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salem (VA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Salem, VA seeks a licensed pharmacist to handle routine medication-related activities in alignment with VISN and national policies.

Responsibilities include reviewing and interpreting medication orders for appropriateness, processing and filling orders, and collaborating with clinical staff to optimize therapy. The Pharmacist will monitor drug therapy, assess for ADRs and interactions, maintain medication records in VistA/CPRS, and provide patient

Qualifications

• United States citizenship required; non-citizens only where VA policy permits
• Graduate of ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy with BS Pharmacy and/or Pharm.D.
• Full current and unrestricted license to practice in a U.S. state/territory/DC
• KSAs include knowledge of professional pharmacy practice and ability to communicate with patients and health care staff
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to drug distribution and pharmacy security
• Experience with monitoring drug therapies and identifying drug-related problems; ADR reporting and safety practices

Responsabilités

• Review prescription orders for completeness and adherence to VA directives and regulations
• Process and fill medication orders; ensure accuracy and appropriate dispensing
• Obtain medication histories and provide patient counseling on safe and effective drug use
• Monitor drug therapy regimens, assess clinical significance, and report ADRs or interactions
• Input information into VistA/CPRS and maintain accurate patient medication records

Connaissances

Oral & written communication

Pharmacy practice knowledge

Drug therapy monitoring

Formation

ACPE-accredited Pharm.D./BS Pharmacy

Foreign degree pathway (FPGEC)

Outils

Omnicell

ScriptPro

VistA/CPRS

Description du poste

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Salem, VA seeks a licensed pharmacist to handle routine medication-related activities in alignment with VISN and national policies.

Responsibilities include reviewing and interpreting medication orders for appropriateness, processing and filling orders, and collaborating with clinical staff to optimize therapy. The Pharmacist will monitor drug therapy, assess for ADRs and interactions, maintain medication records in VistA/CPRS, and provide patient