Clinical Pharmacist-Inpatient
Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Health Administration
Columbia, Missouri
Employment type not specified
Valid through 9/12/2026
Job description
The Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and clinically skilled Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Service. The pharmacist will provide comprehensive, evidence-based medication management for Veterans across multiple inpatient care areas. We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties include, but are not limited to: The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist provides direct pharmaceutical care for patients in inpatient wards, CLC, ER, OR, GI Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, PACT Clinics, Specialty Clinics, and CBOCs. Responsibilities include: Reviewing and verifying medication orders for accuracy, safety, and clinical appropriateness. Applying evidence-based practice to support optimal therapeutic decisions. Preparing and dispensing sterile and non-sterile compounds, hazardous medications, and controlled substances in accordance with USP 797, USP 800, and VA policies.- Monitoring and adjusting drug therapy for anticoagulation, vancomycin, aminoglycosides, and medications requiring specialized dosing. Ensuring adherence to VA formulary and P&T Committee guidance, including therapeutic interchanges. Providing medication information to providers, nurses, and patients in a timely and accurate manner. Dispensing outpatient prescriptions during after-hours coverage. Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation. Work Schedule: Evenings, 7 days on, 7 days off. Friday-Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.- Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. - Holiday coverage (8:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.) is provided by the pharmacist on duty that week. Compressed/Flexible: Yes Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized