Clinical Staff Pharmacist (Inpatient)

Veterans Health Administration; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 129,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Loan repayment opportunities

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration's Memphis VAMC seeks a Clinical Staff Pharmacist to provide comprehensive patient care across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care settings in Memphis, Tennessee.

The role emphasizes pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics, including dispensing, drug monitoring, counseling and collaboration with the healthcare team. Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with potential loan repayment; full-time with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Advanced knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy care and medication management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care.
• Dispense medications and ensure accurate documentation and quality control.
• Counsel patients and families on medication use, side effects and adherence.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other health professionals on medication management.
• Conduct drug utilization reviews and monitoring to optimize therapy according to policy and standards.
• Assist in staff education, training and supervision of newer pharmacy staff.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Pharmacotherapy

Patient counseling

Team collaboration

Education/training

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in Pharmacy Service, Memphis VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN. This position provides support to Inpatient, Outpatient and Telephone Care Pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist is located in Pharmacy Service, at Memphis, TN VAMC. This position provides clinical pharmacy support to the medical center and healthcare team. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist may function as a representative of the Pharmacy Service for critical and acute care sections of inpatient beds and for ambulatory care areas.

This position covers direct and indirect patient care, appropriate, safe and economical medication use and provides pharmaceutical care services, including monitoring, quality assurance/ improvement, staff/patient education and consultation. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist serves a multi-functional role and is specially prepared by pharmacy education and experience to have an advanced knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics.

This position functions primarily in the patient care areas of Pharmacy Service. Duties include but are not limited to: Filling prescriptions by selecting the correct drug and dosage form, reducing the drug from bulk to the quantity prescribed, compounding when necessary, and packaging and labeling.

Dispensing of drugs, especially controlled substances, investigational and cytotoxic drugs, to assure that legal and agency regulations and instructions are followed, that proper and complete recordkeeping is maintained. Reviews the patient medication profile prior to dispensing drugs and medications. Facilitates special formulations, and extemporaneous compounding of routine and special parenteral medications requiring complex preparation and/or dosing.

Prevents and identifies drug-induced problems that may be affecting the patient, takes appropriate steps to manage these problems and/or communicates these findings to his/her primary provider. Counsels patients and family members concerning medication directions for use, side effects, precautions, and the need to strictly follow the regimen. Monitors patient medication profiles and ensures information is correct and up to date.

Provides consultation to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals on medication management issues. Makes recommendations in the selection of formulary alternative and/or therapeutic interchange medications. Conducts drug usage evaluations, and patient drug therapy monitoring in accordance with VAMC Memphis and Pharmacy Service policy and Joint Commission standards. Applies pharmacokinetics, using rate order equations as appropriate to equilibrate serum levels.

Assists in the orientation and training of new pharmacy employees, students, residents and volunteers. Functions as a consultant to the medical staff on pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology via effective written and oral communication. Performs in service training to medical, nursing, and other disciplines as scheduled. Checks, guides, and advises lower-grade co-workers. Verifies and/or corrects medication orders entered in the computer system.

Coordinates and resolves problems associated with medication distribution. Analyzes data and completes reports, including ward inspections and chart reviews, according to established policy.

On a rotating basis, is delegated authority to act as pharmacist team leader or pharmacist in charge of the assigned practice area and/or as a subspecialty Pharmacy Program(s) Coordinator which may include State Nursing Home, Fee Basis Pharmacy, Chemotherapy/IV Therapy, Patient Education, Staff Development, FIRM Pharmacy, Controlled Substances Systems, Satellite pharmacy areas (e.g. MICU, SICU) etc.

Participates in the DUE/MUE process by assisting in; determination of problem areas, criteria development, analysis and follow-up recommendations for improved drug therapy as deemed appropriate; e.g., education, review, software/programming enhancements, etc. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Sunday - Saturday, (midnight - 11:59pm, rotating weekends and holidays) as determined by the service.

Telework: Not Available Functional Statement #: 50138-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply

Requirements & Education

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 $128855 – $167516/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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