Clinical Pharmacist

The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI is recruiting for an intermittent Clinical Pharmacist. The primary assignment of the Clinical Pharmacist will be to provide support to the Methadone pharmacy program in addition to routine distributive, clinical pharmacy and operational support to the Pharmacy Service. The incumbent will be expected to work in traditional Outpatient and Inpatient Pharmacy areas. This is an intermittent position without a regular/reoccurring tour of duty.

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws The major duties of the intermittent Clinical Pharmacist include, but are not limited to: Providing appropriate selection of drug therapy based upon the pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; monitoring for efficacy, side effects and clinical outcomes; and advises prescribers and nursing staff as appropriate. Responsible for analyzing actual and potential drug-related medical problems and implementing corrective action to ensure that patients receive optimal drug therapy and provides patient education related to their medical therapies. Handling routine medication-related activities in compliance with local, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) national policies and procedures along with State and other Federal regulatory bodies. Ensuring that patients experience safe and appropriate use of medications, and serves as 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, preparation, accurate dispensing and inventory reconciliation as well as providing drug information to patients and or medical center staff. Primary assignment will be to provide support to the Methadone pharmacy program in addition to routine distributive, clinical pharmacy and operational support to Pharmacy Service. Review and complete dosing and non-formulary drug consults. Serving as a drug information resources by providing up-to-date drug information to prescribers, other health care professionals, patients and caregivers. Providing pharmacokinetic and anticoagulation review and completion of dosing consults as assigned. Work Schedule: Intermittent with no regular/reoccurring schedule; various tours of duty: 7:30am-4:00pm; 3:30pm-12:00am (midnight); 7:30pm-8:00am; tour hours are varied to meet the need of the 24 hour/7 days a week Pharmacy. May be assigned to work day tour, afternoon tour or midnight tour, weekend and Holiday work on a rotational basis. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 94410-A 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.