Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Pain Management

The Pain Management Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner (CPP) assists the pain clinic / and primary care providers in co-managing high risk patients treated with opioids for chronic, non-malignant pain. This position requires specialization in drug therapy management and monitoring in patients with chronic pain

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Monitors medication therapy for pain management in chronic pain, including initial assessment of new patients (initiates patient agreements, chart review, takes history, orders and evaluates lab tests, medication reconciliation) and follow-up of patients in clinics. Makes recommendations to other team members to optimize drug therapy, prevent and manage adverse drug events, and reduce medication errors. Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, trainees, and other health care professionals. Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences (SCAN-ECHO) related to the Pain Management program. Promotes rational pain management strategies utilizing current VA resources and the development of pain management protocols. Provide patients and family members with information about their medication regimen, and counsels them on appropriate use and expected adverse effects. Supervise and precepts pharmacy residents and students as assigned. Present lectures and conferences to medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff and students concerning pain medication therapy. Participate in pharmacy research and supports medical center human research involving drugs. Assist in coordinating staff and resident research projects, presentations, and publications. Act as a liaison between the Pain Management program, primary care providers, and the outpatient pharmacy. Participate in quality improvement activities related to assessing the effectiveness of pain management services. Conduct pharmacoeconomic analysis of unrelieved pain (prolonged length of stay, unanticipated outpatient visits). Ensure appropriate medication use of high-cost drugs through non-formulary reviews. Performs drug utilization reviews to monitor prescribing practices. Member of the Washington DC VA pain management committee. Evaluates physician orders as to appropriateness based on the patient's medication profile, inputs information into the computer system, and dispenses medications and supplies. Clarifies new medication orders with physicians and nurses. Adhere to all medical center and department policies and regulations. Treat patient, team members, other facility employees and visitors with respect. Responds to the needs of the service in a courteous and timely manner. Demonstrate appropriate and proactive interpersonal skills to achieve the goals of the service. Acts as a team member and is supportive of the group's efforts at all times. Demonstrates an ability to work under a variety of circumstances to maximize group productivity and quality. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm 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: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:000000 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 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/.