Pharmacist Position at VA Health Care System
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Job Description
We are seeking experienced pharmacists for the VA Health Care System. This position includes both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy roles, supporting veterans by providing comprehensive pharmaceutical services. The pharmacist will ensure medication safety, conduct patient consultations, and work closely with healthcare teams to optimize patient care. Key responsibilities include:
- Verify and dispense medications for inpatient and outpatient use.
- Conduct medication therapy management and provide patient counseling.
- Manage controlled substances and ensure compliance with VA regulations.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and adjust medication plans.
- Oversee medication preparation, compounding, and administration protocols.
- Document all pharmaceutical activities in VISTA/CPRS electronic medical records.
- Provide drug information and training to pharmacy staff and healthcare teams.
- Maintain compliance with all VA policies, state and federal laws, and pharmacy best practices.
Schedule: 40-hour workweek with 8-hour shifts, including day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday rotations as needed.
Requirements:
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
- Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited college with a BS in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in an inpatient or outpatient pharmacy setting (VA experience preferred).
- Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of VISTA/CPRS electronic medical record systems. Experience with medication reconciliation, sterile and non-sterile compounding, and controlled substance handling.
- Other Requirements: U.S. citizenship or green card holder.
Benefits:
- Compensation Details: Hourly pay rate (taxable): $33.00/hour. Overtime pay rate (taxable): $49.50/hour. Weekly travel stipends (non-taxable for eligible travelers): up to $980.00. Total weekly gross package: $2,300.00. Estimated total contract package (52 weeks): $119,600.00.
- Comprehensive health & wellness coverage:
- Medical coverage: Multiple nationwide and regional options, including HMO, PPO, and HDHP plans, with access to 24/7 telemedicine and wellness programs.
- Dental & vision insurance: Preventive, basic, and major dental services, plus vision exams, frames, and contact lenses.
- Health savings account (HSA) & flexible spending account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare expenses.
- Employee assistance program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, legal consultations, and work-life balance.
- Financial wellbeing: 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. Financial coaching: budgeting tools and financial planning support.
- Commuter benefits & adoption assistance: Savings on mass transit and reimbursement for eligible adoption expenses.
- Work-life balance & professional growth:
- Training & development: Access to on-demand courses and professional growth programs.
- Marketplaceโข perks at work: Discounts on fitness, nutrition, travel, and childcare.
- Community online academy: Free wellness and professional development courses.