Relief Pharmacist

The Pharmacist II role at Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr involves accurately interpreting, evaluating, and dispensing pharmaceuticals to nursing units. Responsibilities also include controlling pharmacy inventory, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets, evaluates, and dispenses pharmaceuticals
• Controls pharmacy inventory
• Maintains accurate control medication inventory and records
• Is knowledgeable of and follows laws and regulations pertaining to pharmacy as set forth by FDA, Virginia Board of Pharmacy, and Federal law
• Assures all records and reports required by Federal and State law and facility policies are kept current and accurate
• Provides information to facility physicians and other facility staff on all aspects of pharmacy and pharmaceutical care
• Assures that facility policies are adhered to by the pharmacy department
• May assist in writing policy or procedures for the pharmacy department
• All other duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager
• May assist the agency or state government in emergencies

Requirements

• Ability to interpret, evaluate, and dispense pharmaceuticals
• Reports, Policy and Procedure Controls, and pharmacy inventory must be kept up to date
• Assure that records and reports required by Federal and State law and facility policies are adhered to

Additional Considerations

• Must be able to transport residents from floor to floor or outside of the facility using elevators and/or stairs due to the multi-level facility nature

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.

Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan. For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals desiring to be considered for advertised positions must submit a completed employment application or resume before the job posting closing date. Applications/resumes received after the closing date cannot be accepted. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Contact Information
Name: Kristen Johnson
Phone: (540) 982-2860 Ext. 4903
Email: kristen.johnson@dvs.virginia.gov