Discharge Clinical Pharmacist

Position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

The primary function of a discharge clinical pharmacist is to coordinate the transition of care from inpatient to outpatient by assuring safe and appropriate use of medications at discharge through the following: providing bedside medication counseling of patients being discharged from an inpatient stay; evaluation of the appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient specific factors; individualization of drug therapy; evaluation, dispensing and delivering medications and drug information.Functions of the Position: General Receives, interprets and evaluates all medication orders for both accuracy and appropriateness using acceptable pharmacy practice standards. Review will include patient's allergy history, drug-drug, drug- nutrient, drug-laboratory, and drug-disease state interactions and assessment for clinical relevance. Ensures all medications are filled in a timely fashion. Ensures drugs dispensed are completely and correctly labeled and packed in full compliance with federal rules and regulations. Provides findings and responses to drug information requests to prescribers in a timely manner and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed. Investigates and resolves medication discrepancies with the prescribing provider or assigned clinical pharmacy specialist. Notifying supervisor or other designated personnel of actual or anticipated shortages of medications and supplies. Discharge Medication Process Oversee the Hampton VAMC "Meds to Beds" discharge program as outlined in approved pharmacy SOP. Collaborate with other members of the pharmacy service to ensure timely processing, dispensing, and delivery of medications to discharging patients. Completes full and thorough medication reconciliation on each discharging patient prior to completion of discharge medication orders and documents in the electronic medical record in collaboration with the assigned clinical pharmacy specialist. Delivers discharge medications to the bedside and provides complete counseling of changes to the previous home medication regimen. Provide medication counseling and education in written or digital format to the patient or caregiver, as needed. Customer Service Treats patients, team members, other facility employees, and visitors with professional courtesy and respect. Responds to the needs of the Veteran and staff in a timely manner. Demonstrates appropriate and proactive interpersonal skills to achieve the goals and meet the needs of the service. Demonstrates the ability to work under a variety of circumstances to maximize group productivity and quality. Education Serves as a drug information resource providing education regarding up-to-date information on medication use to patients, caregivers, and other members of the healthcare team. Maintains an ongoing basic knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics. Keeps abreast of new developments in pharmacy practice and drug therapy utilizing current pharmacy and medical literature, as well as participating in continuing education programs. Assumes an active role in training pharmacy personnel to include students, externs, interns, residents, and professional and non-professional staff members. Utilizes effective written and verbal communication techniques when providing education to others. Additional duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the service. Work Schedule: 8 hour tour day shifts. Will be discussed with Supervisor upon onboarding. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a remote or virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact: Monique.Head@va.gov the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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.