Finding your way to VA is easy when you have background in pharmacy. With your expertise, you’ll be a valued member of the patient care team with an eye on making sure patients get the medications they need.
When it comes to medication and prescriptions, VA pharmacists are in charge. With your focus on Veteran wellness and the ability to make clinical decisions on behalf of your patients, you’ll receive the diagnosis from the doctor, but write and fill a prescription based on a patient’s history and your own expertise.
“It really is the epitome of working at the top of your license,” explained Dr. Christina White, chief of pharmacy at Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky. “That’s by far the best and most unique thing about working as a pharmacist at VA.”
And since VA offers pharmacists the unique ability to write prescriptions independently, the work of a pharmacy technician is even more important. When you join our team, you’ll be that much closer to the decisions being made to assist our Veterans.
We offer more than just autonomy, though. With extensive employment benefits, including paid time-off, comprehensive insurance options, and even student loan repayment assistance for qualified team members, building your career as a pharmacist is the right prescription for you.
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