Outpatient Pharmacist – Clinical Care & Transitions

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Albuquerque, NM seeks a pharmacist to support routine medication-related activities in line with VISN and national policies. Responsibilities include reviewing orders, dispensing, and advising clinicians on safe therapy.

Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, patient communication, and team collaboration is essential. The role involves medication reconciliation, discharge planning, and ensuring safe drug use for Veterans.

Formación

• Pharmacist degree from an ACPE-accredited college; Pharm.D. preferred.
• Active licensure in the United States; meet state requirements.
• Knowledge of federal, VISN, and local pharmacy standards.

Responsabilidades

• Apply pharmacology knowledge to monitor and optimize therapies.
• Conduct medication reconciliation at discharge and address therapy challenges.
• Interview patients for medical and medication history to identify issues.
• Identify drug interactions, duplications, and safety concerns; guide therapy decisions.
• Educate patients and caregivers on proper use and potential side effects.
• Dispense medications per standards; maintain accurate patient records in VISTA/CPRS.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure seamless inpatient to outpatient transitions.

Conocimientos

Pharmacy knowledge

Communication

Drug safety monitoring

Team collaboration

Educación

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

ACPE-accredited program

Herramientas

VISTA CPRS

Descripción del empleo

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Albuquerque, NM seeks a pharmacist to support routine medication-related activities in line with VISN and national policies. Responsibilities include reviewing orders, dispensing, and advising clinicians on safe therapy.

Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, patient communication, and team collaboration is essential. The role involves medication reconciliation, discharge planning, and ensuring safe drug use for Veterans.