The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist works independently under the Associate Chief for Clinical Pharmacy Services and Chief of Pharmacy, or designee, and keeps them apprised of trends/problems associated with their assigned areas. The primary responsibility of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is the provision of evidence-based pharmaceutical care services through direct interaction with patients and providers.
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Major duties include but are not limited to: Designs, implements, and monitors therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes by direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas. Prescribes medications as per the pharmacist's approved scope of practice. Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the medical record and/or to the provider as appropriate.
Reviews patient medication regimens for cost effective drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed. Monitors for and reports drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues. Documents findings per facility and VA policy.
Applies a knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities. The pharmacist has expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings.
Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drug consults for appropriateness in compliance with established criteria where applicable and provides therapeutic alternatives as necessary. Documents clinical interventions in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate. Promotes and monitors compliance for established drug therapy policies. Works with providers to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives.
Responds to Code Blue emergencies and offers assistance to Code Team as appropriate. Fulfills the role of a GS-12 Clinical Pharmacist when requested, as workload dictates. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:30am- 4:00PM Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92719-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
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Angela.Goyco@va.gov · 708-953-1952
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $134142 – $174386/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-03.
This is a 7:30am- 4:00PM; 24 hours per week position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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