Clinical Pharmacist — Medication Therapy & Safety Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, OH seeks a Clinical Pharmacist (GS-12) to interpret orders, review medication profiles, and dispense medications while providing drug information to patients and staff.

Responsibilities include medication reconciliation, communicating with prescribers to optimize therapy, and ensuring safe, effective care. ACPE-accredited degree and current licensure are required; grandfathering provisions may apply for current VA staff.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy degree required.
• Full, current license to practice pharmacy in a U.S. state or DC.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders for appropriateness.
• Process and fill orders and communicate with prescribers.
• Review patient meds, allergies, labs to resolve medication-related problems.
• Document recommendations and interventions in the medical record.
• Provide drug information and participate in formulary management.

Skills

Pharmacy practice

Communication

Regulations & standards

Drug therapy outcomes

Education

Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy (ACPE)

Job description

The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, OH seeks a Clinical Pharmacist (GS-12) to interpret orders, review medication profiles, and dispense medications while providing drug information to patients and staff.

Responsibilities include medication reconciliation, communicating with prescribers to optimize therapy, and ensuring safe, effective care. ACPE-accredited degree and current licensure are required; grandfathering provisions may apply for current VA staff.