The Clinical Pharmacist is a licensed professional who will work at the Saint Albans VAMC, Queens, NY. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing real and potential drug related problems and implementing corrective action to ensure that patients receive optimal drug therapy. The Clinical Pharmacist also applies standards relating to all aspects of the distribution and management of both controlled and non controlled drugs.
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws The primary function of a Clinical Pharmacist is to assure the safe and appropriate use of medications, and to be an advocate of rational drug therapy through the following: Assessing the appropriateness of drug therapy; individualizing drug therapy based on patient specific factors and dispensing medication and providing drug information.
A Clinical Pharmacist in this assignment handles routine medication-related activities in accordance with all applicable local, state, federal and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), rules and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to: A. Reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness. B. Processing and filling medication orders. C.
Interacting with and making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy which ensures safe and effective care. D. Reviewing the patient's medications, allergies, laboratory results, and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication related problems by contacting providers as appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 21M50A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/.
(NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) 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/.
Joseph.Wittmann@va.gov · 914-737-4400 X203425
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $130736 – $169961/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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