WANTED: PHARMACIST
LOCATION:
- New Mexico VA Health System,
- 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM
- Inpatient/Outpatient Pharmacy
SCHEDULE:
- Pharmacy services are operational 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year.
- Subject to varying work hours depending on staffing needs.
- Work hours may consist of 8-12 hr. tours with a minimum of a 12-hour rest period between shifts.
- Weekend and holiday coverage may be needed pending staffing needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited college or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
- Shall have a full, current, and unrestricted license in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
- Must be licensed for controlled substances, with qualifications to practice in any states.
- All licenses shall be full and unrestricted licenses.
- Pharmacist(s) who have current, full and unrestricted licenses in one or more states, but who have, or ever had, a license restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered pending action or denied upon application will not be considered for this contract.
- Pharmacist(s) continuing education units (CEUs) must be recognized by ACPE or as required by the licensing authority to remain current.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) / DEA.
DUTIES:
- Pharmacist shall cover the range of Pharmacy services as provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility, meeting or exceeding national standards established by TJC and VA Regulations.
- Dispenses drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provides information to patients about medications and their use; advises on selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications.
- Evaluates provider medication orders for duplications, incompatibilities, side effects, interactions, and allergies.
- Addresses potential therapeutic problems and communicates questionable therapies to providers with reasonable alternatives adhering to formulary guidelines.
- Counsels patients and answers questions about prescription drugs and durable medical equipment.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills in interactions with providers, patients, and pharmacy staff to create an atmosphere of caring and cooperation.
- Ensures all medication orders are entered and verified in the electronic patient medical record (VISTA).
- Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations governing controlled drugs.
- Maintains accurate record keeping and perpetual inventory control according to VHA Handbook 1108.01.
- Ensures compliance with handling of hazardous drugs and sterile compounding as per USP 800.
- Demonstrates proficiency in aseptic technique and compounding sterile products in compliance with USP 797.
- Subject to local facility competency and testing required prior to participating in sterile compounding.
BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and health benefits contribution.