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