The primary function of a Staff Pharmacist and Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient) is to assure the safe and appropriate use of drugs and be an advocate of rational drug therapy through the following: evaluation of the appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient specific factors; individualization of drug therapy; evaluation, dispensing and providing medications and drug information.
GS-11 DUTIES: FUNCTIONS: Provides appropriate selection of drug therapy based upon the pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; monitoring for efficacy, side effects and clinical outcome, and advises prescribers as appropriate. Serves as a drug information resource by providing up-to-date drug information to prescribers and other health care professionals.
Participates in patient care rounds, review charts, evaluates pertinent laboratory data, drug-drug and drug-nutrient interactions, monitors for adverse drug effects and screens for allergies. Reports adverse drug events (ADE) and clinical interventions (CI), and documents as appropriate to prevent. Participates in the drug utilization evaluation (DUE) program by collecting data and evaluating outcomes.
DISPENSING: Review all physician medication orders for appropriateness, choice of drug, dosage, route of administration and the amount, by a pharmacist prior to dispensing. Review of patient's allergy history, drug-drug, drug-nutrient, drug-laboratory and drug-disease state interactions and assessment for clinical relevance should be performed and dealt with appropriately.
Maintain adequate drug stock, inspect drug storage areas, supervise prepacking and the operation of automated dispensing equipment. Supervise the activities of support personnel. RESEARCH: Prepare and complete special reports and projects as assigned, which require time spent in patient care areas or interaction with other health care professionals.
GS-12 DUTIES: CLINICAL/RESPONSIBILITIES/COGNITIVE SKILLS: Provides appropriate selection of drug therapy based upon the pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; monitoring for efficacy, side effects and clinical outcome, and advises prescribers as appropriate. Serves as a drug information resource by providing up-to-date drug information to prescribers and other health care professionals.
Reviews charts, evaluates pertinent laboratory data, drug-drug and drug-nutrient interactions, monitors for adverse drug effects and screens for allergies. Reports adverse drug events (ADE), medication events, and clinical interventions (CI), and documents as appropriate. Reports adverse drug events (ADE), medication events, and clinical interventions (CI), and documents as appropriate.
DISPENSING: Review all physician medication orders for appropriateness, choice of drug, dosage, route of administration and the amount, by a pharmacist prior to dispensing. Review of patient's allergy history, drug-drug, drug-nutrient, drug-laboratory and drug-disease state interactions and assessment for clinical relevance should be performed and dealt with appropriately.
Select, compound, dispense and fill a range of drugs including extemporaneous preparations, special formulations, etc. Adequate quality assurance procedures shall be followed as applicable. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Maintain patient confidentiality. Adheres to all medical center and department policies and regulations.
Manages information security within areas of responsibility to assure that computer system security and confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained, and that employee access to sensitive information is limited only to that which the employee requires to perform their duties. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm; 8:00am to 4:30pm; 8:30am to 5:00pm; 9:30am to 6:00pm with Weekends and Holidays 7:00am to 3:30pm; 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00343F/10373F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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YASMIN.SCOTT@VA.GOV · 910-488-2120 X1499
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $133963 – $184613/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-21.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This is a Rotating Shifts: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm; 8:00am to 4:30pm; 8:30am to 5:00pm; 9:30am to 6:00pm with Weekends and Holidays 7:00am to 3:30pm; 8:00am to 4:30pm position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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