Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist) - PILLS/CLOSE TO ME

The PILLS and Close-To-Me (CTM) Clinical Pharmacist primary functions of the incumbent include managing the dispensing of medications to patients enrolled in the PILLS program using special medication packaging equipment, supervision of pharmacy technicians, students, and volunteers, plus the counseling of patients on proper medication use, medication storage, and adverse effects. In addition, any functions in the outpatient setting to support Close to Me. Major Duties include but are not limited to the following: Clinical: Engage in a systematic and comprehensive process to accomplish three primary functions: (1) identify patient's actual and potential drug-related problems, (2) resolve the patient's actual drug-related problems, and (3) prevent the patient's potential drug-related problems. Medication reconciliation including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications. This may include adding non-VA medications or discontinuing du