Pharmacist-Clinical Specialist PACT (Intermittent)

The Primary Care Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Provider who functions autonomously under an approved, Scope of Practice. This position is intermittent with varying hours per week based on service needs. This role may care for Veterans at our Golden, Aurora, Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center, Englewood, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo clinics. Location is negotiable as long as it is within the health care system's area of catchment.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Clinical - Direct Patient Care (Independent Practice Under SOP) Conducts face-to-face, telephone, & telehealth/VVC encounters with patients referred or empaneled for CMM. Functions as a mid-level provider & independently initiates, titrates, adjusts, & discontinues medication therapy for chronic disease states to achieve definite outcomes through direct patient care & collaboration with providers in assigned areas. Independently orders, performs, reviews, & interprets laboratory tests & diagnostic studies necessary to monitor & support drug therapy, adjusting treatment plans based on results Performs & documents relevant physical assessments to inform drug therapy decisions within the bounds of the SOP & clinical privileges. Follows up directly with patients on lab/test results to communicate & adjust the therapeutic plan, including changes in medication, monitoring frequency, & additional testing. Exercises independent clinical judgment to determine when referral to a physician or specialist is warranted due to disease progression, diagnostic uncertainty, or adverse drug events outside the CPP's scope. Manages transitions of care, including post-discharge medication reconciliation, identification & resolution of poly-pharmacy discrepancies, & coordination with non-VA & specialty care, as needed. Clinical - Indirect Patient Care Activities Independently reviews patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, appropriateness of drug selection, dosing, contraindications, adverse effect potential, & drug interactions; communicates findings & implements alternative treatment plans as clinically indicated. Obtains & documents comprehensive medication histories, summarizing significant findings in the electronic health record & to the responsible provider as appropriate. Monitors, documents, & reports medication errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, & patient adherence concerns in accordance with facility procedures. Applies clinical knowledge of laboratory reference ranges to identify significant abnormalities & independently makes dose-adjustment decisions based on objective findings. Reviews & adjudicates requests for non-formulary & restricted medications against established clinical criteria, where applicable. Collaborates with providers & pharmacy leadership to ensure compliance with national, VISN, & local clinical initiatives. Reviews & verifies medication orders for appropriateness & safety, intervening to reduce risk of adverse drug events. Supports the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee with medication use evaluations, drug utilization reviews, & formulary safety initiatives. Drug Information & Patient Education Serves as a clinical authority on medication usage, drug interactions, overdose management, & adherence for medical staff, nursing staff, technicians, & trainees, using evidence-based references. Maintains current, working knowledge of pharmacotherapy literature & clinical decision-support resources. Provides timely, accurate responses to drug information inquiries from all customer groups. Independently educates patients & caregivers on appropriate medication & device use, adapting communication to age, health literacy, & developmental considerations; assesses & documents patient comprehension; refers to facility-based multidisciplinary education programs as indicated. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Intermittent (no holidays) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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). 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: Available (Ad-hoc based on service needs) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 55073A 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.