Clinical Pharmacist Job in Dayton, OH

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Duties

Duties

• Evaluates physician's orders and appropriateness based on medication profiles and known facts; inputs information into the computer system if assigned; dispenses medication in accordance with dosage requirements and fully capable of functioning in various dispensing activities such as Unit Dose, JV Admixtures, Outpatient, and Narcotic vault.
• Provides quality control analysis for dispensing activities of automated dispensing equipment or pharmacy technicians.
• Takes appropriate action on all medication orders including non-formulary, compounds, and out of stock items.
• Takes responsibility for assisting technicians under his/her control or guidance.
• Performs quality control checks for dispensing activities of automated dispensing equipment and pharmacy technicians.
• Shares information with other pharmacy staff, necessary to assure smooth operations of the pharmacy.
• Assures that prescriptions/orders for controlled substances, I.V. admixtures, Unit Dose, and investigational drugs are filled in a accurate, thorough, and timely manner, in accordance with Service policy and procedures.
• Provides advanced pharmacology and therapeutics consultation to all medical center staff.
• Evaluates non-formulary drug requests through in-depth evaluation of patient condition and recommends alternatives when indicated.
• Provides formal and informal drug information services to all Medical Center staff.
• Obtains medication histories from patients, when appropriate, and summarize the significant findings. These findings are documented in the computerized patient record.
• Identifies any drug-induced problems, including adverse drug reactions, which may be affecting the patient or contributing to the need for hospitalization and acts to achieve their resolution. All adverse drug events are reported in accordance with Medical Center Policies.
• Recommends to providers optimal management of drug induced problems either verbally and/or in writing. Weighs the risk to benefit ratio of various therapeutic alternatives, develops a therapeutic plan utilizing the most efficacious, least toxic and most economical pharmacological treatment modalities available, and communicates it to the patient's primary provider.
• Develops individualized dosing regimens, based on the pharmacokinetics of the drug(s) employed and available lab data to make appropriate recommendations to the patient's provider. Analyzes the patient's medication regimen for drug interactions and determines the potential and significance of each interaction. Acts to achieve optimal management of drug interaction problems.
• Analyzes the patient's medication regimen and laboratory test data for drug interference with laboratory tests and acts to achieve resolution of the problem.
• Develops rational alternative treatment plans in cases where the initially selected plan fails to achieve the desired therapeutic result or problems with drug toxicity or other complications occur and communicates this information to the patient's physician.
• Interviews patients to determine medication history for potential drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, efficacy of current medication regimens, compliance patterns and/or drug reactions and acts to resolve any problems. Recommends changes to the current medication regimen as appropriate to optimize the cost/benefit ratio of the regimen and documents these recommendations in the computerized patient record.
• Ensures that all Federal Laws and Regulations are met regarding the storing, dispensing, and documentation of Controlled Substances.
• Provides consultation to Physicians, nurses and other health care professionals concerning drug therapy. Evaluates patients' medication and the patients' ability to understand medication instructions, while providing oral and written counseling to clarify or reinforce the patients understanding. Monitors dosages of medication and intended therapy utilizing information and facts available. Responsible for all pharmacy-related aspects of assigned QA activities.
• Provides recommendations to prescribers on alternative therapies identified in the medication profile review process. Tracks the types of problems identified and trends prescribers' responses to these recommendations via Event Capture.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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 dentification 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.

• 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/14/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12809976.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.