Title: Pharmacist (PRN)
Location: In-Person
State Role Title: Pharmacists
Hiring Range: $45.00 - $60.00 / Hour
**12-month probationary period will restart upon hire for current state employees**
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
Location: Puller Veterans Center
Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Pharmacist directs, manages, and supervises professional services and staff of the pharmacy department in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager
Responsible for assuring quality pharmaceutical care to all residents within the facility
Assumes fiscal responsibility of the pharmacy department
Accurately interprets, evaluates and dispenses pharmaceuticals to the nursing units including checking for appropriateness of therapy
Evaluates and recommends orders for space, material, equipment, and services necessary for efficient operation
Determines sources and establishes contracts with pharmaceutical and medical supply distributors based on the best price and pharmaceutical quality
Develops a facility drug formulary in cooperation with facility Medical Director and vendors
Controls pharmacy inventory
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
Assists in writing policy/procedures for pharmacy department.
Accurately interprets, evaluates and dispenses pharmaceuticals to the nursing units including checking for appropriateness of therapy
Evaluates and recommends orders for space, material, equipment, and services necessary for efficient operation
Determines sources and establishes contracts with pharmaceutical and medical supply distributors based on the best price and pharmaceutical quality
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
B.S. Pharmacy with current Virginia license
At least have one year of experience as a pharmacist in charge in an inpatient pharmacy setting.
Additional Considerations
N/A
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.
You will be provided with a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or resume 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 United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.
For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at wwww.jobs.virgnia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative hiring process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilititative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019
Contact Information
Name: Beth Rinker
Phone: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov
Email: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.