Pharmacist

• Dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners in compliance with VA policy and regulations.
• Advise medical staff on medication selection, dosages, potential interactions, and side effects.
• Counsel patients on medication use, adverse reactions, and drug interactions, and provide education on durable medical equipment and home health supplies.
• Evaluate provider medication orders for appropriateness, including reviewing for duplications, incompatibilities, allergies, and possible therapeutic problems (e.g., dosing, strength, intervals).
• Communicate and recommend alternatives to questionable medication therapies according to VA formulary and CPRS guidelines.
• Ensure all medication orders are accurately entered and verified in the electronic patient medical record (VistA).
• Maintain compliance and strict security for all controlled substances, uphold perpetual inventory control, and accurately document drug handling in accordance with VHA Handbook.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and foster a supportive work environment with providers, patients, and staff.

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy (B.S. Pharmacy and/or Pharm.D.).
• Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted pharmacist license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Licensed for controlled substances dispensing.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to verify competency, skills, certification, and education as required.
• No history of restricted, suspended, or revoked licensure.

• Facility operates 24/7. Shifts may include 8, 11, or 12 hours (e.g., 0600-1430, 1400-2230, 1900-0600, or 1800-0600), and may require weekend or holiday service.

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