Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist - Patient Aligned Care Team)

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (PACT) at the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System is responsible for providing advanced pharmaceutical care to patients within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model.

This position requires expertise in pharmacotherapy, medication management, and patient-centered care, with a focus on optimizing drug therapy outcomes and ensuring safe, effective, and economical medication use. The incumbent works independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, participates in clinical telehealth services, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives. The role involves direct patient care, education, and consultation, as well as participation in clinical research and policy development. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist serves as a resource for other healthcare professionals and is committed to supporting the VA's mission of delivering high-quality care to Veterans. Major Duties Provides medication management for patients in outpatient PACT pharmacotherapy services. Serves as a mid-level provider to initiate, modify, or discontinue medications based on clinical guidelines and patient needs. Evaluates drug therapy for other providers, offering recommendations for safe and effective medication use in primary care, anticoagulation, and cardiology areas. Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers to optimize patient-centric outcomes. Conducts patient interviews, reviews medical records, and assesses medication adherence, side effects, and therapeutic outcomes. Documents clinical interventions and recommendations in the patient's computerized medical record. Reports medication errors and adverse drug events within 24 hours of discovery. Participates in PACT team clinic meetings and provides clinical telehealth services as assigned. Implements Medication Use Committee policies and educates staff on medication safety and quality standards. Reviews and manages medication lists, reconciles discrepancies, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Participates in continuing education, in-service training, and clinical research within the medical center. Provides highly specialized education and training to other healthcare professionals, with emphasis on chronic pain management and advanced pharmacotherapy. Assists in the training and orientation of pharmacy students, interns, residents, and new staff. Maintains a safe working environment by intervening when necessary and documenting safety incidents. Demonstrates expert knowledge of regulatory and quality standards for pharmacy practice. Serves as a resource for policy development, quality improvement, and clinical project initiatives. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Work Schedule: Work schedule may be rotational and can include weekends and holidays, based on staffing requirements and organizational needs.??????? Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 40193F Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year 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) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

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 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.

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/.