Wdva Pharmacist 2, Full-Time - Permanent, Port Orchard

Pharmacist 2

Full-Time - Permanent

Port Orchard

Join us as the Pharmacist 2 and support our mission in assuring top-notch pharmaceutical care to our honored Veterans! This position is based in beautiful Port Orchard, Washington and provides resident pharmacy services requirements for our four nursing homes serving Veterans in Port Orchard, Orting, Walla Walla, and Spokane. If you are seeking challenging and rewarding work, this is your opportunity!

Please Note: The shift for this position is 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Incumbent may be required to work overtime as needed to support resident and business needs.

• This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for facilities open twenty four hours per day. Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify. The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025.

At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of "Serving Those Who Served."  As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to honorably discharged Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

As the Pharmacist 2, you will apply agency policies and procedures to achieve cost-effective, efficient delivery of medications to residents while utilizing pharmaceutical care models for the proper use of medications. You will also work with facility staff to provide medication information and consultative services, resident chart reviews, and periodic audits of medication accountability and control procedures.

Some of what you will enjoy doing:

• Utilizing computer software to process prescriptions and maintain personnel files.

• Inputting new prescriptions, refilling request processing, and billing appropriate entities (including resolution of electronic claim rejections).

• Routinely reviewing order entries for completeness, drug/drug interactions, drug/disease interactions, allergies, medication doses, and treatment regimens.

• Checking filled prescriptions for filling accuracy and appropriate labeling and packaging for resident and staff use.

• Supervising and reviewing tasks performed by pharmacy technicians.

• Facilitating the delivery and shipment of completed prescriptions.

• Conducting reviews of resident charts and making appropriate recommendations to prescribers, nurses, social workers, and other facility staff.

• Participating with physicians and other healthcare professionals as a consultant on pharmacotherapeutics.

• Providing drug information, including literature retrieval and critical evaluation.

• And more!

• Complete Position Description available upon request*

Required:

• Current Washington State Pharmacist License with completion of required Continuing Education.

Preferred/Desired:

• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Word, and Outlook applications.

• Knowledge of pharmacy standards of practice and pharmacy laws and regulations.

• Ability to handle interruptions and prioritize workload.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and implement organizational skills.

Application Process: 

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application:

 1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.

 2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

• Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Must maintain a valid pharmacist license from the Washington State Department of Health and completion of required Continuing Education.

• Must have the ability to lift/push/pull occasionally up to 40 lbs.

• Requires use of personal protective equipment as required by the Washington Industrial Safety & Act Standards for pharmacy operations and to perform pharmacy tasks. Must be able to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protection as required by a job or task.

• Must comply with health screening requirements by undergoing a tuberculosis skin test.

• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.

• Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.