Inpatient Clincial Pharmacist - VA Government Contract

Valor Healthcare is a veteran and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots.  We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset:  its people.  The entire Valor team works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to excellent outcomes. 

Position Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for the medication therapy management of inpatient patients specializes in the right way to use, store, preserve and provide medicine. Working closely with the rest of the patient care team to include nurses, doctor, specialists, mid-levels, etc. 

Schedule

•  Overnight 7 on 7 off
• 36 week contract with opportunity to extend. 

Responsibilities 

• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with policy. Clinical Pharmacists issued supplemental privileges may develop appropriate treatment plans and monitor results assessing the patients’ outcome to the suggested therapy. 
• Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services within the personnel, supply, and equipment capabilities of the facility. 
• Counsel patients regarding appropriate use of medications. 
• Review patient profiles at the time of dispensing in order to closely monitor medication therapy. 
• Ensure prescription directions for use, dose, medication interactions, therapeutic duplications or overlaps, allergy information, age specific dosage, and other pertinent data are appropriate for individual patients. Intervention with providers shall be made for noted discrepancy of above listed items. 
• Supervise inventory control of all pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy, especially scheduled pharmaceuticals, and ensure pharmacy security. Maintain appropriate records and security of all scheduled controlled substances according to applicable regulations. 
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols.
• Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.

Requirements

• Graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).
• Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or PGY 1 accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists or American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
• Possess a current and unrestricted license to practice as a Pharmacist in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Island.
• Shall be a US Citizen. 

Valor Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status