Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Sioux Falls (SD); Presencial; USD 134 000 - 175 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a licensed Clinical Pharmacist to optimize patient drug therapy through pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic assessment, therapeutic drug monitoring, and collaboration with prescribers.

The role spans dispensing, monitoring, and education across inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include evaluating drug regimens, ensuring therapeutic appropriateness, and contributing to a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualificações

• Licensed pharmacist with knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics.
• Provide therapeutic drug monitoring and advise prescribers on drug therapy choices.
• Educate health care teams on medication use and safety.

Responsabilidades

• Provide drug therapy selection based on pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic principles and monitor efficacy and safety.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to prescribers both orally and in writing.
• Perform therapeutic drug monitoring and assess drug interactions and patient adherence.
• Order/interpret laboratory data to support drug therapy and ensure appropriate dosing.

Conhecimentos

Pharmacy practice

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacotherapeutics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Clinical Pharmacist is a licensed professional with knowledge and proficiency in pharmacy practice including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. The clinical pharmacist is responsible for analyzing real and potential drug-related medical problems and implementing corrective action to ensure that patients receive optimal drug therapy.

Key Responsibilities

FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: a. Clinical i. The pharmacist provides appropriate selection of drug therapy based upon the pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; monitoring for efficacy, side effects and clinical outcome; and advises prescribers as appropriate. ii.

Provides patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicates relevant findings and/or recommendations to other health care providers in charge of the patient both orally and in writing. Monitoring will include prospective review and intervention in: 1. Therapeutic duplication in the patient's drug regimen 2. Appropriateness of the route and method of administration 3. Degree of patient compliance with the prescribed drug regimen 4.

Drug-drug, drug-food, drug-laboratory, or drug-disease interactions 5. Clinical and pharmacokinetic laboratory data to evaluate the efficacy of drug therapy and to anticipate side effects, toxicity, or adverse effects 6. Physical signs and clinical symptoms relevant to the patient's drug therapy iii. Functions as an advanced practice provider to design, implement, and monitor therapeutic drug plans with an independent scope of practice. 1.

Initiates, modifies or discontinues patient's medication therapy for medication therapy management. Provides patient-specific drug therapy modifications to maximize patient response and minimizing drug interactions, adverse drug effects, and polypharmacy while providing cost-effective treatment. The assessments are based on clinical reviews and objective measures. 2.

Orders, performs, reviews and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy. 3. Ensures therapeutic appropriateness of a patient's drug regimen, reviewing for potential therapeutic duplications, drug-drug, drug-food, drug-laboratory, or drug-disease interactions. 4. Evaluates and orders supply items as appropriate for patient care. 5.

Determines if referral to the attending physician is necessary when disease progression occurs or adverse drug events require treatment interventions outside of the CPP scope of practice. b. Dispensing i. Reviews all medication orders for appropriateness, drug selection, dosage, route of administration and the amount, prior to dispensing. ii. Ensures all medication orders are entered into the electronic health record. iii.

Fills all orders in a timely fashion; review of the patient's allergy history, drug-drug, drug-nutrient, drug-laboratory and drug-disease state interactions and assessment for clinical relevance should be performed and dealt with appropriately. iv. Reviews medication profiles and monitors for compliance or potential abuse; problems encountered shall be resolved v.

Selects, compounds, dispenses and fills a range of drugs including sterile and non-sterile compounded preparations, special formulations, narcotics, investigational drugs, chemotherapeutic or immunologic agents, etc., in both outpatient and inpatient areas. Adequate quality assurance procedures shall be followed as applicable. vi. Maintains adequate stock, inspects drug storage areas, supervises prepacking and the operation of automated dispensing equipment. c. Research i.

Participation in research activities must be in accordance with FDA guidelines and regulations and VHA policy. ii. Coordinates the receipt and distribution of all drugs in an investigational and/or clinical evaluation status and maintains appropriate records regarding their use as applicable. d. Educational i. Provides education to health care providers regarding medication use. ii.

Maintains knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics in the area of practice. iii. Assumes an active role in the overall pharmacy-training program consisting of students, externs, interns, residents, and professional and non-professional staff members. Conducts on-the-job training and provides guidance through designated programs.

Work Schedule: Various shifts from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm, including weekends/holidays Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 0000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application. 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/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $134453 – $174792/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.