This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Program Management Shares responsibility for the overall management of the clinic, including but not limited to developing & maintaining clinic grids, sustaining clinic utilization, managing missed opportunities, coordinating clinic cancellations, and restructuring as needed to maintain patient care in response to staffing needs.
Accepts a shared responsibility in the development and ongoing review of all policies and operating procedures specific to the clinical practice area. Responsible for the appropriate, effective, and safe use of pharmaceuticals within the practice area.
Initiates quality assurance and improvement activities, including but not limited to medication use evaluations, medication management, monitoring and safety, criteria development, and policy creation and/or revision, that demonstrate improved patient care outcomes. Clinical Functions Provides clinical coverage in the pharmacist-run clinics in Primary Care and other clinics as assigned.
Medication Management: Operates independently under a defined scope of practice to initiate, change, and discontinue prescription and OTC medications, devices, and supplies in an outpatient clinical pharmacy practice setting. In collaboration with the appropriate provider, provides additional advanced medication services outside of defined clinical scope without need for provider co-signature and excluding controlled substances.
In collaboration with the appropriate provider, provides additional advanced medication services outside of defined clinical scope without need for provider co-signature and excluding controlled substances (unless specifically included in individual scope of practice and individual licensure). Offers expert knowledge and advanced skills in pharmacology, therapeutics, drug-drug interactions, and medication safety.
Distributive Functions Verifies computer prescriptions (with provider order entry) for patients in their assigned clinic area or other areas as assigned. Directs pharmacy technician support, where applicable. Coordinates medication orders with central pharmacy or CMOP when necessary.
Educational Functions Precepts pharmacy students and PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residents, including providing constructive feedback on the quality of the educational experience and preceptor interaction/involvement. Participates in the education and training of new employees or employees introduced to selected practice areas.
Participates in the ongoing education, business activities, and policy review of medical center staff as it relates to the provision of drug therapy and drug information as necessary.
Administrative Functions Assumes ownership of administrative activities related to the advanced practice setting, including promptly reviewing consults, accurately completing and closing encounters, independently resolving provider and patient care issues, and ensuring appropriate coverage for clinical services.
Responsible for staying current on changes in the Pharmacy Service (i.e., formulary additions and deletions, interdepartmental memoranda, relevant station memoranda, and policies & procedures), as well as changes in clinical practice standards and guidelines. Incorporates departmental and standards of care into clinical practice where needed. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. Work schedule is subject to change based on agency needs.
Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 63356F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more 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.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
yvonne.fessehaye@va.gov · (202) 745-8341
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $145044 – $188559/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-05 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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