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.
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) is an advanced practice provider who independently delivers comprehensive medication management for patients with pain +/- substance use disorders (SUD). They design and monitor therapeutic plans, prescribe and adjust medications, perform assessments, order tests, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient function and safety.
Clinical - Direct Patient Care Activities Provides advanced comprehensive medication management (CMM) for chronic pain conditions. Prescribes, adjusts, and monitors medications; performs focused assessments and medication reconciliation. Orders, monitors, and interprets labs including urine drug screens; implements follow-up on treatment actions as supported by lab interpretations. Performs rating scales on pain control, symptoms and functional status.
Queries and documents Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (POMP) findings. Screens for SUD, performs brief interventions, addresses aberrant behaviors provides overdose education, and prescribes naloxone when indicated. Performs suicide risk assessments Coordinates care within the interdisciplinary team and makes referrals for higher-level or specialty care when indicated.
Address other care needs and refers patients to other services for other needed care, as deemed appropriate (e.g., mental health/PC Behavioral Health, physical therapy, yoga, etc.). Manages co-morbidities within scope; supports MOUD screening and education Follows up via face-to-face, telehealth, eConsult, telephone, secure messaging and other modalities to provide patient care.
Clinical - Indirect Patient Care Activities Reviews medication regimens for safety, effectiveness, potential interactions or contraindications, and optimization; provides recommendations. Monitors and reports adverse drug events; identifies high-risk patients using population health tools. Interprets labs and adjusts therapy; contributes expert input to complex care discussions.
Supports medication use evaluations, safety initiatives, and compliance with OSI and other programs. Completes timely, accurate documentation. Education Provides formal and informal education and in-services to pharmacy, medical, nursing and other staff as requested. Serves as a subject matter expert for pain management and SUD for assigned committees, workgroups or interdisciplinary teams.
Provides education to patients, their families and caregivers about medications, patient responsibilities, and information on health promotion. Participates in self-development activities to maintain and strengthen professional competence in pain management and SUD. Willing to serve as a clinical instructor or preceptor for pharmacy students and/or residents. Assists in new employee orientation education sessions as needed.
Program Management & Administration Contributes to the appropriate, effective, and safe use of pharmaceuticals through criteria development, data collection, drug use evaluation, and other quality improvement initiatives as assigned. Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Contributes to performance metric improvement and Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P& T) committee activities.
Maintains productive interdepartmental relationships through committee membership, proactive problem resolution, and close collaboration with other services in support of the medical center's mission and goals. Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4;30pm Compressed/Flexible: Telework: Ad-Hoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 11372F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@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/.
corina.marquez@va.gov · 415-221-4810 X24039
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $164001 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-04 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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