Pharmacist/Clinical Pharmacist

Veterans Health Administration • Eugene, OR

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist is a licensed professional with expertise in pharmacy practice, including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics. Located at the Eugene VA Clinic, the pharmacist supports pharmacy operations across a variety of settings. Responsibilities may include patient care in outpatient and inpatient dispensing pharmacies, the pharmacy contact center, facility care areas, and other locations as assigned by the supervisor.

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.
• You may be required to serve a trial period.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure.
• Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
• GS-11 Pharmacist Experience, Education, and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements.
• GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist (Full Performance Level) Experience or Education: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following: 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, OR Completion of an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program.
• Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security.
• 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 clinical setting and/or with the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Reviews 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.
• Responsible for resolving all patient medication problems and any pharmacy distribution problems in the assigned practice areas.
• 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.
• Complete medication histories, including patient interviews.
• 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.
• 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.
• Educate patients on the purpose and proper use of medications as appropriate depending on the area to which the clinical pharmacist is assigned.
• Provide in-service programs for the nursing, pharmacy and medical staff when assigned.
• Be responsible for providing education and collaborating with physicians, dentists, nurses, nursing students, pharmacists, pharmacy residents and students, pharmacy technicians, and other health care professionals when appropriate.
• Develop/participate/monitor quality improvement programs related to the assigned pharmacy area.
• The incumbent will report QI/QA projects to the Chief of Pharmacy and facility committees as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

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