Clinical Pharmacist; Outpatient Staff Pharmacist

Apply for the Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient Staff Pharmacist) position at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The role is located in the VA Maine Healthcare System in Augusta, Maine and is a part‑time position of 20 hours per week.

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This Clinical Pharmacist.now works as part of the health‑care team, providing patient‑centered pharmacy services within the VA’s clinical pharmacy program. The position is a 20‑hour per week, part‑time role with flexible scheduling, accountable for medication evaluationunci, counseling, technique oversight, and quality assurance in a clinical environment.

• United States citizenship is required. Non‑citizens may be appointed only when no qualified U.S. citizens are available.
• Graduate of an ACPE‑accredited college or school of pharmacy holding a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.
  
  D.) degree.
• Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) – phone: (312) 664‑3575 or via http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs must provide proof of completing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, including passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the TOEFL iBT.
• Full, current, and unrestricted state license to practice pharmacy in the United States. añad Non‑licensed pharmacists may receive temporary appointment as a Graduate Pharmacist under 38 U.S.C. §7405(c)(2)(B) with temporary appointment up to two years under supervision.
• English language proficiency (spoken and written) is required.
• For grade levels above GS‑11, a license is required.

• Verify the legality of each prescription and check the patient’s medication profile for appropriate therapeutic use and dosage, therapeutic duplication, polypharmacy, allergies, drug interactions, and other contraindications before processing and verifying orders.
• Evaluate chemotherapy orders for appropriateness based on disease state, regimen, patient‑specific factors, and laboratory results; ensure double‑check is completed before dispensing.
• Contact providers to clarify orders as needed before dispensing.
• Complete medication histories, including patient or caregiver interviews, to reconcile medications and assure an accurate medication profile for both VA and non‑VA medications.
• Monitor and assess the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
• Provide medication counseling to patients or caregivers on medication regimens to ensure proper use, compliance, and understanding of therapy.
• Become familiar with the use and function of all automated devices or technologies used to process, fill and deliver orders.
• Oversee pharmacy technician work for all aspects of preparation and distribution.
• Manage recalls and medication shortages by substituting alternative dosage strength/instructions or suggesting therapeutic substitutions to the provider.
• Perform monthly inspections of pharmacy, ward, and clinic medication stocks for compliance with national and local regulations.
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• Maintain emergency crash cart and ensure readiness for crisis situations.
• Supervise technicians and ensure knowledge of their duties in the assigned area.
• Participate in and provide in‑service education programs for staff and health professionals; organize drug information upon request.
• Develop and maintain an internal Pharmacy Service training program to disseminate pertinent information to staff.
• May develop and implement appropriate programs for new tota pharmacy students and residents.

Work Schedule:

Part‑time – 20 hours per week. Typical hours 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday‑Friday; tour schedule determined upon selection. Telework: not authorized; virtual: not a virtual position.

Paid Time Off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year (13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military…