Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Acute Care/Internal Medicine)

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist/ Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPS/CPP) provides pharmaceutical care services through direct interaction with patients and providers and functions at the highest level of clinical practice working independently under their individualized scope of practice. The CPS/CPP serves as a non-physician provider who functions to initiate, modify or discontinue medication therapy and as a consultant for intensive medication therapy management services.

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties of GS13 Clinical Pharmacy Specialist/Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner Major duties include but are not limited to: A. Clinical Practice (Direct and Indirect Patient Care) Conducting comprehensive medical and/or medication histories from patients and/or their records, summarizing significant findings, and documenting in the medical record. Evaluating medication therapy through direct patient care involvement with clinical assessment of subjective and objective findings relating to patient status and response(s) to medication therapy; Communicating and documenting clinical assessment of the patient status and response to medication therapy, recommendations, interventions, and therapeutic plans to appropriate individuals and/or in the medical record. Reconciling patient medication orders and independently initiating, discontinuing, or adjusting patients' medication orders to reflect accurate and current therapeutic plans when working within their scope of practice. Developing, documenting, recommending, and implementing, with shared decision making where possible, therapeutic treatment plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical treatment options supported by VHA Formulary and published VA Pharmacy Benefits Management/Medical Advisory Panel Pharmacologic Management Guidelines. Ordering, performing, reviewing and/or interpreting appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor, support and appropriately modify the patient's therapy. Performing physical examination as necessary to design/modify treatment plans and ensure the patient's appropriate clinical response(s) to the plan. Ordering consults, as appropriate to maximize clinical outcomes and takes responsibility for addressing results as applicable. Reviewing non-formulary/prior authorization drug or medication supply requests through in-depth evaluation of the medical record, rendering decision utilizing VHA Criteria For Use, evidence-based literature or published guidelines, recommending formulary alternatives when indicated. Consult reviews are completed within the time frames defined by VHA Directive. Participating daily in assigned clinical rounds and/or interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. Monitoring for medication errors, adverse drug events and medication allergies, documenting, and reporting per policy. Participating in quality improvement and quality assessment processes for the organization as assigned. Participating in a professional practice evaluation program. B. Education Serving as an educator, role model and mentor for pharmacy and other health care professional training programs through precepting trainees in clinical experiences, mentoring and advising trainees in scholarly activities and providing timely assessments of the trainee's performance. C. Research and Scholarly Activity Participating in the development of pharmacy related research protocols, activities, or projects which serve to improve the quality of patient care provided, as assigned. D. Administrative Duties Attending scheduled meetings and actively participates in committees, workgroups, and performance improvement activities as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F 8am to 430pm; All shifts are determined or approved by management and based on service needs Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Yes - *Ad Hoc* ONLY - As determined by Agency's Policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 260584F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.