Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist – Acute Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System in Cleveland is recruiting an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist. The primary functions include interpreting physician orders, reviewing computerized medication profiles, communicating with prescribers to resolve problems, dispensing appropriate medications, and providing pharmaceutical information and guidance to patients and staff.

Applicants pending graduation or licensure may be referred; full requirements must be met before hire.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a pharmacist in the United States and current registration.
• ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy with Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Licensure requirements per VA Handbook 5005, Part II.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and verify physician orders for appropriateness.
• Review computerized medication profiles for safety and accuracy.
• Communicate with prescribers to resolve medication-related problems.
• Dispense medications accurately and provide drug information to patients and staff.
• Provide medication information and guidance to patients and medical center staff.

Skills

Professional pharmacy practice

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Education

ACPE-accredited Pharm.D./BS Pharmacy

Job description

VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System in Cleveland is recruiting an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist. The primary functions include interpreting physician orders, reviewing computerized medication profiles, communicating with prescribers to resolve problems, dispensing appropriate medications, and providing pharmaceutical information and guidance to patients and staff.

Applicants pending graduation or licensure may be referred; full requirements must be met before hire.