The Inpatient Rotational Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for all aspects of pharmacy care including clinical and operational duties mainly for inpatients, however outpatient care may also be provided. The incumbent primarily provides coverage within their assigned inpatient team and central inpatient pharmacy, however may also provide cross-coverage in other areas of inpatient pharmacy.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent is a licensed professional with knowledge and proficiency in pharmacy practice including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. The incumbent is responsible for working with pharmacy department staff and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, cost-conscious and patient-centered drug therapy.
This includes clinical assessment of drug therapy based on patient specific factors, recommending appropriate alternatives to optimize medication use, and providing drug information and education to health care professionals, patients, and caregivers. The clinical pharmacist abides by regulations and standards relating to all aspects of distribution, control, and records for scheduled and non-scheduled prescription and over the counter medications and medical supplies.
Indirect patient care activities include pharmacy benefits management, staff development, quality assurance, medication utilization review, and teaching/mentoring to incorporate students, interns, residents, and other trainees into patient care. FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: A.
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Program: The incumbent will provide clinical pharmacy services, support pharmacoeconomic activities, and is responsible for assessing, monitoring, managing, and documenting medication therapy for assigned patients.
Duties include but are not limited to: Participates in a patient-focused, team-based multi-disciplinary model of patient centered care to promote positive patient outcomes through direct and indirect interaction with patients and providers. Documents patient care and clinical activities and interventions in the medical record and in other documentation systems as appropriate. Provides clinical care in anticoagulation, pharmacokinetics, and other areas as assigned.
If assigned as a member of the extended care and rehab teamlet, this care will be provided under a Scope of Practice. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. All inpatient pharmacists are also encouraged to maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Pharmacists assigned to routinely cross-cover the ICU pharmacist will maintain ACLS certification. B.
Inpatient Pharmacy Operational Services: The incumbent will be involved in the independent professional practice of pharmacy in accordance with the guidelines set forth in pharmacy service policies and procedures, VA Regulations, and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The incumbent will work in conjunction with other pharmacy staff and other health care professionals to form an organized team approach to the delivery of pharmaceutical care.
Duties include but are not limited to: Participates in inpatient work groups to develop and optimize processes to ensure the most efficient, safe, effective, educational, patient-centered, and team-focused inpatient pharmacy practice. Effectively organizes workload to complete work within the assigned shift. Solves problems independently whenever possible, working with co-workers and other health care professionals.
Discusses ongoing issues in a positive and constructive manner, utilizing continuous improvement techniques. Participates in quality improvement activities, pharmacoeconomic initiatives (e.g., drug conversions), committees, and workgroups in support of pharmacy service goals and plans. Possesses or develops knowledge to become a subject matter expert in a particular acute/specialty care area relating to inpatient pharmacy practice. C.
Education: Assists in the training of pharmacy employees, pharmacy residents and Pharm.D. students as assigned to the practice area in coordination with the Clinical Program manager. Develops/assists in developing appropriate rotations and learning opportunities for pharmacists, pharmacy residents and/or pharmacy students. Precepts trainees in advanced clinical pharmacy practice areas. These learning experiences will be documented and evaluated appropriately and timely.
Collaborates with others in the pharmacy department regarding pharmacy training and development, to promote the learning experience and improve the performance of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents and students. D. Research: Follows research protocol criteria and study medication procedures. Ensures that patients participating in drug studies have their medication needs met in a timely, cost-efficient manner. E.
Project Management: Participates in the development and implementation of MVAHCS projects, which may include projects involving pharmacy residents and students. Work Schedule: Full-time, Various day/evening tours and some overnight shifts. Assigned weekends & holidays. Telework: If available, Ad-Hoc ONLY Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application. 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/.
Michelle.Iglesias@va.gov · (502) 238-0839
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $136094 – $187546/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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