Clinical Pharmacist

<p>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 (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major Duties: Reviews the Veteran's medication profile, allergies, adverse drug reaction history, laboratory data, diagnostic findings, and other pertinent clinical information to identify, prevent, and resolve actual or potential medication ­related problems. Performs clinical review of community-prescribed medications and associated documentation to support safe, effective, evidence-based, and cost-conscious medication use. Identifies high-risk medication issues, discrepancies, omissions, duplications, interactions, contraindications, and adherence concerns and takes appropriate action consistent with policy and professional judgment. Documents clinical interventions, recommendations, medication reconciliations, and pharmacist notes in the electronic health record and other approved systems. Coordinates pharmacy support for Veterans who receive medications or related treatment services through authorized community care. Supports continuity of medication therapy following community emergency care, hospital discharge, specialty referral, urgent care, and other episodes of non-VA treatment. Reviews, interprets, and verifies prescriptions and medication orders for accuracy, completeness, appropriateness, and compliance with applicable policy and professional standards. Ensures prescriptions and orders contain the information required for proper processing and patient safety. Applies formulary management principles when reviewing prescriptions, including evaluation of formulary status, therapeutic alternatives, criteria for ­use considerations, and non-formulary requirements. Supports prescription processing activities associated with community care medication requests in accordance with approved workflow and policy requirements. Clarifies questionable, incomplete, or clinically problematic prescriptions or medication orders with the prescriber or other appropriate source. Identifies and addresses medication safety concerns before dispensing, release, or further processing. Assists in ensuring proper documentation and processing of prescriptions involving non-VA providers, outside medication histories, and community ­originating prescriptions, consistent with current policy. Works collaboratively with pharmacy technicians and other support staff to ensure timely, accurate, and safe prescription workflow. Maintains awareness of pharmacy security, drug accountability, and controlled substance safeguards applicable to assigned duties. Participates in dispensing-related problem solving and workflow improvement related to community care and outpatient medication processes. Promotes safe medication use by reinforcing patient understanding of medication instructions and identifying barriers to adherence or continuity of therapy. Documents patient communication and education in the health record or other approved system when required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm (subject to change based on the needs of the facility) Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:520-00017F, 00251F EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact april.hightower@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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.<h3>Education</h3>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/.