Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Ambulatory Care - PACT)

<p>NOTE: THE 2-PAGE RESUME REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS OCCUPATIONAL SERIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BELOW. The CPS - Ambulatory Care practices in the primary care setting.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The CPS - Ambulatory Care practices in the primary care setting. The CPS's functions include designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring and documenting patient centric therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments; helping achieve positive outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams; performing physical assessments; and ordering laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy. Additional CPS functions include but are not limited to performing formulary utilization and quality assurance reviews, addressing drug information questions and other specified clinical functions. The CPS may be assigned to other pharmacy related services to include the outpatient and inpatient pharmacy when necessary. The CPS is a staff member of the Pharmacy Clinical Service Line, supporting the department's mission, goals, policies and procedures and communicates directly with Pharmacy Clinical Service Line directors, supervisors and managers. Functions Provides direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting to manage medication therapy and disease outcomes, functioning autonomously and collaboratively. Interviews Veterans to obtain and document comprehensive medical and medication histories. Conducts basic physical assessments and orders necessary laboratory tests to evaluate safety and efficacy of medication therapy. Designs, implements, modifies, and documents individualized pharmaceutical care plans based on clinical assessments Initiates, adjusts, and discontinues medications to accomplish patient-specific therapeutic goals. Performs comprehensive medication reconciliation to enhance safety, reduce polypharmacy, and provide updated medication lists; educates Veterans on medication changes. Communicates care plans, significant findings, and medication updates to Veterans, caregivers, and health care team members to ensure continuity of care. Serves as a liaison between Pharmacy Services and other healthcare providers. Reviews and adjudicates non-formulary drug requests, participates in formulary management, and implements formulary changes, drug safety alerts, and conversion plans. Participates in Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) and medication error reporting initiatives to promote Veteran safety. Provides expert drug information, dosing recommendations, and clinical guidance to health professionals and pharmacy staff, including pharmacokinetic and renal/hepatic dose adjustments. Delivers comprehensive education and counseling to Veterans, families, and caregivers on medication use, safety, administration, storage, and refill processes. Acts as preceptor and mentor to pharmacy residents, students, and clinical pharmacists, supporting their development and training. Participates in pharmacy-driven quality improvement and assurance programs, medication use evaluations, outcomes data analysis, and multidisciplinary health care teams/committees. Assists with the development, conduct, and presentation of medication use evaluations and pharmacy research; provides investigational drug information and counseling when appropriate Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized 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/.