Relief Pharmacist

Virginia Department of Veterans Services; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 62,100 - 75,900; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services seeks a Pharmacist to ensure safe dispensing of medications at the Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Responsibilities include accurately interpreting prescriptions, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Applicants must have the ability to maintain accurate medication records and assist in policy creation when needed. This role may also require assisting residents within the facility.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret, evaluate, and dispense pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in compliance with laws and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret, evaluate, and dispense pharmaceuticals.
• Control pharmacy inventory and maintain accurate medication records.
• Ensure compliance with regulations set by relevant authorities.

Skills

Ability to interpret, evaluate, and dispense pharmaceuticals

Maintain accurate records and reports

Job description

Title: Pharmacist

State Role Title: Pharmacist II

Hiring Range: $69.50

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Job Duties

Accurately interpret, evaluate, and dispense pharmaceuticals to the nursing units, including checking for appropriateness of therapy. Control pharmacy inventory and maintain accurate medication inventory and records. Ensure compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to pharmacy as set forth by FDA, Virginia Board of Pharmacy, and Federal law. Provide information to facility physicians and other staff on pharmacy and pharmaceutical care, and ensure pharmacy department adheres to facility policies. Assist in writing policies or procedures for the pharmacy department, as needed. All other duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager. May be required to assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to interpret, evaluate, and dispense pharmaceuticals. Maintain accurate records and reports in compliance with Federal and State law and facility policies.

Special Considerations

Must be able to transport residents within the multi-level facility using elevators and/or stairs.

EEO Statement

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022–February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.