Position Overview
Summary This position will serve as a Clinical Pharmacist with the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA. The primary function of a clinical pharmacist is to assure the safe and appropriate use of medications and be an advocate of rational drug therapy. The Pharmacist will, when assigned, rotate through inpatient and outpatient areas and all shifts as required by the Pharmacy Service. Responsibilities Major duties include: Responsible for analyzing real and potential drug-related medical problems and implementing corrective action to ensure that patients receive optimal drug therapy Applies standards relating to all aspects of distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs. Evaluate the appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient specific factors; individualization of drug therapy; evaluation, dispensing and providing medications, and drug information. Provides patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicates relevant findings and/or re...