Job DetailsJob Location0279--41ST DIVISION ST TACOMA WA 98433 - TACOMA, WAPosition TypeFull Time A-Team Solutions LLC is seeking a Pharmacist who can deliver a full spectrum of Pharmacy services for the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Coverage will start upon credentialing, for 1 year to start with the option to extend. Schedule will primarily be M-F; and weekend/holiday coverage may be needed pending staffing needs. The work site location will be the American Lake VA in Tacoma.Duties and Responsibilities:Have experience in outpatient, inpatient functions, and clinical functions (including medication reconciliation and residency preceptor abilities). This would include but not be to: limited proficiency in drug distribution and control, pharmaceutical care services, pharmacy practice management. Areas of emphasis include:Drug DistributionPrescription Verification and distribution.Unit dose medication preparation, verification, and dispense.Controlled substance dispensing.USP 797 compliance for sterile compounding and IV room proficiency (IV admixture, TPN, Chemo)Discharge Counseling and Patient Counseling.Adapting counseling information to the understanding of the customer.Pharmaceutical Care ServicesMonitoring of drug therapyMedication reconciliation skillsMaintaining Formulary Criteria and general FormularyContracted staff will complete all required elements of the CPRS note entry process including location, encounter data, and adverse event reporting.Functions as a mid-level provider to design, implement, and monitor therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas.Orders, performs, reviews, and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy. Follows up with patients on lab or test results to discuss the plan of therapy including changes in medication therapy, referral to primary care or specialty provider.Adjusts medication regimens based upon pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics data.Follows-Up with patients on lab or test results to discuss the plan of therapy, i.e. changes in medication therapy, monitoring, and additional testing requirements.Monitor and report drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues. Document findings per facility procedures. Actively participates in the VAADERS Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting system.Performs medication reconciliation and informs healthcare providers of any discrepancies notedReviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable and as assigned.May serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in accordance with established protocols.Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, FSAJob RequirementsRequirements:Be a citizen of the United States.Pharmacy graduate from an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) approved college or university pharmacy degree program.Have a current and unrestricted Pharmacist and Pharmacist Controlled Substance license in good standing in a state, territory, commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.Have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.Have a NABP e-profile number.Be proficient in speaking, writing, and understanding the English language.Be proficient in communicating with patients and staff in a professional manner. This includes customer service skills, phone skills, and medical record documentation skills.Be proficient in typing, keyboarding, and using office equipment.Dis