Clinical Pharmacist

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for providing clinical and distributive pharmaceutical care in the Roseburg VA Health Care System. The individual functions under the general supervision of the Chief of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Supervisor, or designee.

Duties

VA Careers – Pharmacy:

• https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Functional Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to: Obtain medication history from patients, summarize significant findings and provide recommendations for disease state management.
• Perform ongoing medication profile reviews for patients in the assigned area.
• Identify any drug-induced problems, which would include adverse effects, allergic reactions, toxicities, improper dosage regimens, non-compliance, and drug interactions.
• Make recommendations to the responsible physician for optimal management of drug-induced problems either verbally and/or in writing.
• The clinical pharmacist will report any adverse drug reactions as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics and Nutrition Committee.
• Weigh the risk: benefit ratio of various therapeutic alternatives; develop a therapeutic plan utilizing the most efficacious, least toxic and most economical treatment modalities available.
• Select and utilize appropriate objective and subjective parameters necessary to monitor the therapeutic and toxic effects of the drugs selected.
• Develop 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.
• The clinical pharmacist is responsible for computer processing of all medication orders in the assigned areas, which may include, but are not limited to Outpatient, Acute care, Long-term care, Specialty care, Facility patient care areas, Urgent care and other units as assigned.
• The clinical pharmacist will review the order for appropriateness of the medication, dosage, schedule, duration, and instructions.
• The regimen will be reviewed for any potential drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-nutrient interactions, and therapeutic duplications.
• The orders will be processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• The clinical pharmacist will be responsible for prioritizing operational and clinical activities to provide high quality patient care.
• The clinical pharmacist is responsible for the final check of outpatient and/or inpatient medications (including intravenous medications) before final dispensing to the patient.
• The clinical pharmacist may need to actively fill the medications at times when pharmacy technicians are unable to perform filling duties.
• The clinical pharmacist will be able to perform both non-sterile and sterile compounding of oral, topical, and injectable medications using proper pharmaceutical technique when assigned.
• Clinical pharmacists will perform non-sterile, non-sterile and hazardous drug compounding in compliance with USP 795, 797 and 800, respectively.
• The incumbent functions as a therapeutic consultant to the entire medical staff.
• These activities are both formal and informal and involve both written and oral communication with a wide variety of individuals.
• Complete medication histories, including patient interviews.
• Obtain and document medication history from patients, summarize significant findings, and provide disease state management.
• The pharmacist will perform medication reconciliation upon admission, transfer, and discharge from a unit.
• Perform ongoing medication profile reviews for patients in the assigned area.
• Identify any drug-induced problems, which would include adverse effects, allergic reactions, toxicities, improper dosage regimens, non compliance, and drug interactions, among others.
• Make recommendations to the responsible physician for optimal management of drug-induced problems either verbally and/or in writing.
• The clinical pharmacist will report any adverse drug reactions as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics and Nutrition Committee.
• Educate patients on the purpose and proper use of medications as appropriate depending on the area to which the clinical pharmacist is assigned.
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

How You Will Be Evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate’s abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document.
• This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted ‘Resume’ document upload field.
• Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the ‘Other’ document upload field.
• The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
• Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50’s (current/former Federal employees), etc.
• Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Professional Certification
• Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans’ Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.
• You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).
• If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
• Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 “Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference” with required proof as stated on the form.
• Documentation is required to award preference.
• For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets – Veterans – Job Seekers – Veterans’ Preference.
• Veterans’ preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.