The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist reviews drug therapy, consults with healthcare providers, prepares and dispenses medications, evaluates non-formulary requests based on VA criteria, suggests alternatives, and educates patients on proper medication use and dosage. Major duties include but are not limited to: Administrative - Resolve narcotic discrepancies and perform controlled substance inventories. - Prepare ePIRs, adverse drug reaction reports, and assist with Quality Assurance data collection. - Oversee and direct pharmacy technician workflow. - Monitor non-formulary medication use and recommend alternatives. - Assist in orientation, training, and performance feedback for new staff, students, technicians, and trainees. - Supervise assigned pharmacy areas, including workflow, technicians, and students; manage routine operational issues. - Collect, tabulate, and prepare administrative data and reports for pharmacy programs. Clinical - Use and maintain proficiency with VISTA, CPRS, CHCS, and automated pharmacy systems. - Promote patient-focused, team-based pharmaceutical care and ensure optimal medication therapy. - Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, interactions, allergies, and BCMA compliance. - Assess medication profiles, resolve therapy discrepancies, and annotate medical records with verified recommendations. - Provide drug information and in-service education to physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff. - Serve as liaison between pharmacy and patient care areas to clarify orders and resolve issues. - Document clinical interventions impacting patient outcomes. - Evaluate non-formulary consults according to VA criteria and suggest alternatives. - Counsel patients when dispensing outpatient prescriptions during off-tours. - Participate in drug use evaluation and quality assurance programs. Dispensing/Distribution - Organize and optimize workflow for accurate, efficient medication distribution. - Apply cost-containment strategies during medication verification. - Screen, profile, enter, and verify physician orders. - Supervise technicians in preparing and dispensing medications, including IV preparations. - Maintain accurate records and ensure adequate drug and supply levels. - Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and compliance with federal and VHA/DEA regulations. - Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique. - Participate in Code Blue responses (medication preparation, dose guidance, documentation). - Dispense investigational drugs per protocol and maintain required records. - Dispense controlled substances and outpatient prescriptions when needed. - Investigate and resolve BCMA scanning issues. - Perform accurate cart checks. Education - Train new pharmacy staff and participate in in-service programs. - Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students from affiliated schools. Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, Rotating holidays and weekends. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD53885-F and PD51712-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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