Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist) - PACT

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 patient aligned care team (PACT) clinical pharmacist practitioner (CPP) serves as a highly trained medication management expert on the interdisciplinary team to manage all medication needs of patients assigned to the PACT team. The CPP functions at the highest level of clinical practice and works independently under their scope of practice (SOP) as defined by the individual medical center to directly care for patients. Clinical Functions Manages acute and chronic disease states under Scope of Practice. Reviews and evaluates medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes. Performs polypharmacy reviews to identify opportunities to reduce medication and therapeutic duplications and enhance patient medication administration compliance. Orders, reviews, and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy. Participates in care coordination by designing pharmaceutical care plans, if needed, and documenting interventions performed in electronic health record, allowing for seamless transitions of care and effective communication within the patient's healthcare team. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and maintain systems and tools that promote optimal medication use and desirable clinical outcomes through use of safe, cost-effective drug therapies. Serves as an expert source for drug information. Provides both written and oral drug information to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as well as to patients and their caregivers. The CPP utilizes the most recent literature to draw a clear, concise conclusion applicable to effective disease management and pharmacotherapy. Provides the review and adjudication of non-formulary medication orders consistent with departmental guidelines and policy. Participates in the design, implementation, and reporting of clinical and pharmacoeconomic studies and evaluations as assigned. Assists in the accurate and timely verification of patient medication orders, as assigned, by reviewing all medication order input fields and finishing the order to ensure both accuracy and appropriateness. Administrative and Program Management Maintains an outstanding and up-to-date clinical knowledge base regarding medication therapy, contemporary journal articles, and contemporary pharmacy practice. Provides and supports leadership and management oversight as it relates to the clinical programs and clinical activities of assigned personnel. Determines opportunities to enhance pharmacy services to support patient education, patient adherence, clinical outcomes, and team member growth and development. Routinely benchmarks with national contemporary programs, makes recommendations for clinical pharmacy service, and leads program changes when directly involved in the assigned practice area. Participates in the development of quality and performance monitoring programs to support the optimal use of our personnel and medication resources. Actively demonstrates a willingness to generate cost containment ideas and then to implement and enforce departmental and/or institutional programs to support the wise use of available resources. Education and Training Participates in the orientation and ongoing training of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, pharmacy staff, and allied healthcare professionals Teaches staff and patients on a wide range of medical subjects. Teaching may be in regularly scheduled classes or may include presenting lectures, preparing hand-outs, giving demonstrations, newsletters, or other means available. Monitors the educational needs of providers, pharmacists, and patients, and make recommendations to address any deficiencies. Actively participate in supporting any defined educational programs and activities. Coordinates and supervises the activities of postgraduate residents as preceptor and maintains preceptor requirements according to the ASHP Accreditation Standards. Maintains and improves professional competency by keeping up with information on new medications, new medication therapies, and innovations in pharmacy practices. Obtains and maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BLS). Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:45am-4:15pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 08158F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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/.