Job Description

Job Title

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026 or until the position is filled.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Optimizes medication therapy using pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic principles and collaborates with prescribers on therapeutic decisions
• Performs patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring; communicates recommendations to providers verbally and in writing.
• Reviews medication regimens for appropriateness, duplications, interactions, contraindications, and clinical effectiveness.
• Conducts comprehensive medication counseling and educates patients on proper medication use.
• Completes medication histories and medication reconciliation across transitions of care.
• Provides evidence-based drug information to prescribers, interdisciplinary staff, patients, and caregivers.
• Reviews charts, laboratory data, and clinical indicators to monitor drug efficacy, safety, and adherence.
• Dispenses medications accurately, verifying orders for correct drug selection, dose, route, and documentation.
• Resolves medication-related problems by communicating with providers and recommending alternative therapies when appropriate.
• Supports outpatient prescription processing, unit-dose activities, and complex therapies in coordination with care teams.
• Completes Prior Authorization Drug Requests (PADRs) and recommends formulary alternatives when needed.
• Participates in quality assurance, MUE programs, adverse drug event reporting, and medication safety initiatives.
• Manages recalls, drug shortages, and therapeutic interchange processes in accordance with policy.
• Provides oversight and guidance to pharmacy technicians; precepts pharmacy trainees and contributes to staff development.
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education, literature review, and adherence to pharmacy best practices.

Work Schedule: 8AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Friday

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 00000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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