Pharmacist

The Northport VA Medical center is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join their team. The Clinical Pharmacist manages routine medication-related activities in accordance with VHA, DEA, FDA, Joint Commission, Northport VAMC, and other governing regulations, standards, and policies. The incumbent has key responsibilities in pharmacy distribution and operations, formulary management and medication safety.

The Clinical Pharmacist is a licensed professional with knowledge and proficiency in pharmacy practice including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. The Clinical Pharmacist manages routine medication-related activities in accordance with VHA, DEA, FDA, Joint Commission, VISN2, Northport VAMC, and other governing regulations, standards, and policies. The incumbent has key responsibilities in pharmacy distribution and operations, formulary management and medication safety. As such the Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness and implementing corrective action to ensure that patients receive optimal drug therapy. Duties include, but are not limited to: Reviewing, interpreting, and verifying of inpatient or outpatient medication orders (non-controlled and controlled substances) for appropriateness drug selection, dosage, route of administration and quantity, prior to dispensing. Reviewing the patient's medications, allergies, labs, and other pertinent information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems. Obtaining patient health and medication histories. Processing and dispensing of inpatient and outpatient medications orders as appropriate. Performing medication reconciliation. Contacting prescriber as appropriate; documenting recommendations and interventions. Providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies. Filling medications or preparing IV admixtures as per USP 797 and 800 (piggybacks, large volume parenterals and chemotherapy) utilizing appropriate precautions and aseptic techniques in a timely manner. Ensuring prior to dispensing, medications are completely and correctly labeled and packaged in full compliance with Federal rules and regulations. Interacting with other clinical staff, making recommendations regarding medication therapy ordered to ensure safe and effective patient care. Providing drug information to medical staff and patients. Providing oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution. Maintaining adequate drug stock, inspecting drug storage areas, supervising pre-packing and the operation of automated dispensing equipment. Notifying Supervisor or other designated person of actual or anticipated shortages of medications and supplies. Using computer systems and software to maintain reports and produce records. Working knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets. Assisting in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions, non-formulary reviews and medication usage evaluations. Documenting and assessing adverse drug events (ADEs). Assisting in medical emergencies Participating in Northport VAMC and VISN-level committees as assigned representing Pharmacy Service. Training newly hired employees, students of affiliated schools, and Pharmacy residents. Answering telephone calls, responding to inquiries, and providing timely customer service. Investigating drug recalls Perform assigned CACHE activities Perform other duties as assigned VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Rotating days, nights, weekends and holidays Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 21V02A 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 evaluation. 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.