2nd Shift Staff Pharmacist VA (CMOP)
Ladson, SC - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Staff Pharmacist supports the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) by providing prescription verification and quality assurance services in a closed-door mail-order pharmacy environment. Pharmacists play a key role in ensuring safe accurate and timely medication dispensing to Veterans nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
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Verify prescription orders including legend drugs OTC medications controlled substances and medical/surgical supplies
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Assess medication orders for accuracy dosing drug interactions and appropriateness
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Perform final product verification prior to dispensing
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Support pre-verification of medications loaded into automated dispensing equipment
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Review and verify controlled substance prescriptions (Schedules III V)
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Supervise and provide guidance to Pharmacy Technicians
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Conduct quality assurance checks and report discrepancies (wrong drug dose or labeling issues)
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Ensure compliance with VA policies federal regulations and pharmacy best practices
Work Environment
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Closed-door non-retail mail order pharmacy
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Combination of automated and manual dispensing processes
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High-volume production setting serving Veterans across the U.S.
Schedule
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2nd Shift: 3:30 PM 12:00 AM
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Monday Friday operations (overtime/holidays as needed)
Minimum Qualifications
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Active Pharmacist license in any U.S. State/Territory/Commonwealth
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Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
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Controlled substance licensure (as required)
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Ability to obtain VA credentialing (VetPro)
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Strong attention to detail and communication skills
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Basic computer proficiency