Clinical Pharmacist - Infusion Job

Summary

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency

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

Duties

The primary function of a Sterile Compounding (Infusion) Pharmacist is to assure the safe and appropriate use of medications and be an advocate of rational drug therapy through: evaluation of the appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient specific factors; individualization of drug therapy; evaluation, dispensing and providing medications, and provision of drug information.

Clinical

• The pharmacist provides appropriate selection of drug therapy based upon the pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; monitoring for efficacy, side effects and clinical outcome; and advises prescribers as appropriate.
• Provides patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicates relevant findings and/or recommendations to other health care providers in charge of the patient both orally and in writing.
• Performs continuous evaluation of prescribed medications to assure optimal drug therapy.
• Reviews charts, evaluates pertinent laboratory data, drug-drug and drug-nutrient interactions, monitors for adverse drug effects, and screens for allergies.
• Performs medication reconciliation at all transitions of care, including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications.
• Reports adverse drug events (ADE), near misses, and medication errors in alignment with VA ADE RS reporting program..
• Participates in the medical center medication utilization evaluation (M UE) program.
• Recommends formulary alternatives and completes non-formulary consults as assigned.
• May provide pharmacokinetic consultation, including dosing vancomycin and aminoglycosides, in accordance with local policy.
• Manages recalls and medication shortage situations by substituting alternate dosage strengths and instructions of the same medication to equal the prescribed dose and schedule.
• Manages various actions, as appropriate, for medication orders to include; flagging prescriptions, managing view alerts, using the "hold medication" function {for outpatient medications only), and generating unsigned discontinued orders per hospital policy.

• Reviews all medication orders for appropriateness, drug selection, dosage, route of administration and the amount, prior to dispensing.
• Ensures all medication orders are entered into the electronic patient medical record.
• Reviews medication profiles and monitors for compliance or potential abuse; problems encountered shall be resolved.
• Ensures drugs dispensed are completely and correctly labeled and packaged in full compliance with Federal rules and regulations.
• The pharmacist will maintain strict security over all medications in the pharmacy.
• The Inpatient pharmacist will maintain the security of the pharmacy, making sure that only pharmacy employees, volunteers, students, or other facility employees, with approval, are allowed access to the pharmacy.

• Procures, packages, stores & distributes sterile products & supplies for areas including Oncology/Infusion Clinic, Community Living Center (CLC), and Operating Room (OR) or for patients in other treatment areas within established procedures & legal requirements.
• Assures compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and local or VAH policies & procedures concerning acquisition, storage, and dispensing of sterile compounded products.
• Documents responsibility by signing invoices, compounding records, sterile product labels and other forms.
• Resolves drug, supply & equipment problems with appropriate timeliness.
• Interacts with manufacturers of equipment, medications, and other supplies utilized in sterile compounding
• Aware of policies, procedures, and training programs which enable facility compliance with all United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapters
• (Pharmaceutical Compounding - Nonsterile and Sterile Preparations)
• Demonstrates professional competency in accordance with current sterile compounding standards, including but not limited to: United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 797 and 800 (Pharmaceutical Compounding - Sterile Preparations)..
• Ensures the efficiency and quality preparation of sterile compound products.

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).
• You must meet all requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

• 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/12802552.

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.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

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.