Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Department

Veterans Health Administration • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Clinical Pharmacist position is located within the Emergency Department at the Omaha VA Medical Center. The incumbent is responsible for performing comprehensive pharmaceutical care in Ambulatory Care, Acute Care or Community Living Center (CLC) setting as assigned. The VA Careers - Pharmacy video provides further context: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws

Requirements

• 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 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.
• 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.
• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)
• Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
• Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT).
• Licensure: Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.
• For grade levels above the GS-11, the candidate must be licensed.
• One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-11, or Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs): 1. Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice. 2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff. 3. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security. 4. Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in inpatient hospital setting
• Successful completion of a PGY1 Residency (within the last 3 years)

Responsibilities

• Contacting providers as needed
• Providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies
• Assisting in medical emergencies
• Providing oversight of technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution
• Maintains workflow patterns that assure timely deliver of pharmacy services
• Ensures accurate dispensing and record keeping
• Oversees technical and nonprofessional staff in the assigned unit(s)
• Effectively organizes workload, solves problems and achieves established goals
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Oversees day to day maintenance and operation of pharmacy equipment and automation
• Assists in assuring pharmacy programs are compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements
• Review/finish pharmacy orders to include patient information, dose and route, frequency of administration, patient allergies, drug interactions, incompatibilities, duplication and priority
• Resolves prescribing and dispensing issues
• Identify actual and potential drug-related problems prospectively, thereby eliminating duplications efforts, reducing medication errors and increasing patient satisfaction
• Dispenses controlled substances according to current policies, procedures, and standards
• Responsible for Ambulatory Care, Acute Care or CLC pharmacy activities involving high innovative methods of health care delivery
• Participates in a patient-focused, team-based multidisciplinary model of patient centered care to promote positive patient outcomes through direct and indirect interaction with patients and providers
• Evaluates appropriateness of pharmacologic therapy as level of care changes- including making therapeutic recommendations and monitoring plans/documents in the medical record via electronic progress notes
• Provides drug information, observations on patient response to therapy and develops recommendations regards treatment or additional interventions
• Provides patient medication reconciliation and counseling while verifying and documenting patient understanding
• Reports actual and/or potential medication errors, adverse events and participates in quality improvement initiatives
• Plays a role in budget execution
• Assists in training of pharmacy employees, residents and students in coordination with the pharmacy supervisor
• Collaborates with the Pharmacy Management Team on training and development
• Participates in clinical pertinence review process to confirm the quality of care delivered to veterans, ensure patient safety and identify areas for additional education/improvement
• Participates in development and implementation of formal and informal drug education/clinical consultation

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree