Duties
Major Duties to include but not limited to:
Distributive
1. Interprets medication orders (verbal & written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication orders accurately and according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Maintains accurate, complete medication profile.
- Maintains records as required by law
- Has the ultimate responsibility in facilitating the delivery of the correct drug in the correct dosage to the correct patient.
2. Evaluate drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose within the context of the individual patients' medical conditions.
3. The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist will support the sterile products program which will include TPN and Chemotherapy programs.
4. The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist are responsible for resolving a variety of questions posed by
physicians, nurses and co-workers related to drugs, pharmacy services and departmental policies
and procedures.
5. The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacists will be able to interpret various VA, Federal (FDA, DEA), other
regulatory agency compliance standards (i.e. Joint Commission, USP 797/ 800, etc.), Facility and
Pharmacy Service policies and be able to apply the same to given situations.
6. The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist must have the ability to exercise sound judgment in a variety of
situations and be able to refer matters of policy making to a supervisor.
7. Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department
- Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel in the absence of a supervisor. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.
- Works independently with minimal supervision. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
- Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely and efficient manner.
- Keeps pharmacy area and equipment clean, neat and well-organized.
- Able to multi-task i.e. able to continue to process orders and answer questions from technical staff and/or patients (via phone or in-person).
8. The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist is required to perform all pharmacy related activities as assigned, including intermittent coverage in the outpatient pharmacy program(s).
Clinical
1. Inpatient Clinical Pharmacists are responsible for therapeutic drug monitoring on a daily basis for patients admitted to the hospital according to facility and departmental policy. This includes
anticoagulation (heparin, warfarin), pharmacokinetic (aminoglycoside, vancomycin) and antibiotic
monitoring programs.
2. Inpatient Clinical Pharmacists will monitor electrolytes for patients on parenteral nutrition and made recommendations for TPN orders based on laboratory values.
3. Provides consultative services to all professional staff regarding drug therapy.
4. The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist is required to maintain a scope of practice through Credentialing.
Education
1. Trains professional staff including pharmacy, nursing, medical staff (including fellows & residents) and students.
2. Participates in the development and implementation of formal and informal drug education / clinical consultation to medical, surgical, nursing, and pharmacy staff in the form of in-services and
continuing education programs.
3. Interfaces with other health-care providers and administrators to ensure compliance with established pharmacy and medical center policies and procedures.
4. Maintains competence required for current position including required TMS training, and BLS
certification.
Administration / Technical Support
1. Participates in Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting & medication error reporting.
2. Works with other health care providers to develop programs for improvement of drug use.
3. Develops and conducts drug usage evaluation in areas of needs from a cost and patient outcome
perspective.
4. Documents cost reduction / cost avoidance activities on a periodic basis.
5. Supports the hospital formulary and ensures its appropriate utilization by health care providers.
6. Supports an effective quality assurance program for the inpatient pharmacy section that meets the changing service, patient, and/or Medical Center needs.
7. When required, effectively manages and supervises technical support in the areas of clinical
responsibilities.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 4:00pm to 12:00am (midnight) with rotating weekends & holidays
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 21L65-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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 06/13/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12742305.
- 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.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Next steps
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