Pharmacist - Central Mail Order Pharmacy

Federal Staffing Resources • Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a high-volume, technology-enabled Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) team delivering safe, accurate, and timely medications to Veterans nationwide. You’ll perform clinical verification, drug utilization review (DUR), and quality checks while overseeing advanced automation and packaging systems in a central-fill environment.

Requirements

• ACPE-accredited PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy.
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in a U.S. state/territory.
• U.S. Citizenship; proficiency in written/spoken English.
• Ability to work assigned shifts (including potential evenings/weekends/holidays).
• Strong attention to detail in high-volume, metrics-driven environments; proficient with pharmacy information systems and automated dispensing technologies.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3+ years in hospital, central fill/mail order, or high-throughput outpatient settings.
• Experience with DUR, quality control, controlled substances, and robotics/packaging systems.
• Residency (PGY1) and/or board certification (e.g., BCPS); Lean/Six Sigma or process-improvement experience.
• Familiarity with VA systems (VistA/CPRS) and e-prescribing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform prospective clinical verification and DUR for outpatient prescriptions; document interventions and collaborate with prescribers to optimize therapy.
• Oversee automated dispensing/packaging processes; complete final product checks, lot/expiry verification, and labeling accuracy for mail distribution.
• Ensure compliance with VA formulary/NDC policies, controlled substance regulations (DEA/VHA), cold-chain handling, and medication safety standards.
• Lead/participate in quality assurance audits, variance investigations, and continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) initiatives to enhance throughput and accuracy.
• Provide medication and drug information support to prescribers, nursing, and pharmacy staff; escalate adverse drug events and safety signals per VA policy.
• Support technician training, workflow optimization, and competency validation; contribute to SOP updates and accreditation readiness.
• Maintain accurate documentation within VA systems (e.g., VistA/CPRS/ePharmacy) and automation platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level