Pharmacist IV

OK Department of Veterans Affairs
Claremore Veterans Home
3001 W. Blue Starr Dr.
Claremore, OK 74019

About the role

This position is for a Pharmacist IV (leadership level) responsible for the overall direction and operation of the pharmacy at the Claremore Veterans Home.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets prescriptions.
• Compounds and dispenses medications, controlled substances, investigational drugs, and samples as ordered by physicians.
• Reviews and maintains patient profiles for appropriateness of drug therapy, allergies, interactions, and side effects.
• Reviews and verifies technician activities.
• Consults with physicians as necessary.
• Assists in investigating reports of adverse drug reactions and the preparation of required reports.
• Monitors drug supplies and ensures the security of controlled substances.
• Directs the ordering of new supplies and the disposition of outdated medications.
• Assigns tasks to technicians or clerks assigned to the pharmacy.
• Ensures on-coming shifts are properly staffed and briefed.
• Assists in providing in-service training to clerks, technicians, interns, residents, and nurses.
• Maintains records of controlled substances.
• Ensures compliance with pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of pharmacy reports.
• Provides drug information for medical personnel at the institution.
• Makes formulary recommendations.
• Provides staff with drug information, data, references, etc.
• Provides clinical input on institutional committees.
• Directs or supervises pharmacy staff, including staff at satellite pharmacies.
• Makes administrative decisions on budget requirements or staff development.
• Serves on institutional committees and recommends formulary changes based on pharmacoeconomics and pharmacotherapeutic data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.

Requirements

• Valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Oklahoma.
• Four years of experience as a pharmacist; or a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences plus one year of experience as a pharmacist; or a Master’s degree in Pharmacy Administration (for two years of the required experience).

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of prescription drugs and other medications, procedures for compounding medicines, and controlled substances.
• Knowledge of legal requirements concerning the filling and labeling of medications, and procedures for disposition of controlled medications.
• Knowledge of the classification of drugs according to their action, use, and dosage.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations used in weighing and measuring drugs.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy, including interpretation and evaluation of laboratory and other test results.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision.
• Ability to review and interpret prescriptions, prepare medications according to physician requirements, and analyze the effects of various combinations of drugs.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with others and communicate effectively.
• Sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position.

Some positions in this job family may be designated as safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. §427.8.