Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Ambulatory Care)

<p>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.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Ambulatory Care) is a licensed pharmacist with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and completed an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited Clinical Pharmacy Practice Residency, or other equivalent experience. The incumbent will work with the Interdisciplinary PACT and specialty team(s) to assist in comprehensive medication management, therapeutic monitoring, lab ordering and monitoring, and patient education. This position provides clinical pharmacy support to the facility and healthcare team, and is in Pharmacy Service, Memphis VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN. The incumbent performs the following duties as assigned, but is not limited to: The incumbent will provide education to staff in the ambulatory care setting. The CPS may be assigned clinical cross-coverage duties as needed to meet the needs of the medical center. Assists in other patient care areas as deemed necessary to maintain the consistency of overall pharmacy services. All inpatient/outpatient orders are checked to include patient information, correct medication, dose, route, and frequency of administration. Orders are checked for patient allergies, drug interactions, incompatibilities, duplication and priority. Identifies, interprets, and resolves prescribing and dispensing issues, including pharmacotherapeutics and formulary. Documents interventions as necessary. Acts as a provider, with specialty training in Ambulatory Care with a scope of practice, providing expertise to other providers, pharmacists, nursing and other disciplines, as appropriate. Provides oral and written consultation with other health care professionals regarding drug information, drug therapy selection observations on patient response to therapy, and appropriate recommendations regarding treatment alternatives or additional interventions to maximize patient outcomes taking into consideration choice of therapy, safety, efficacy, formulary, pharmacoeconomics, adverse drug reactions, allergies and disease states. Information and/or changes is communicated to the interdisciplinary team in an accurate, timely, and professional manner. Designs and/or participates in research studies (including drug utilization evaluations) with providers and/or other research collaborators. Determines staff development needs and assists in development of formal/informal programs to enhance pharmacist and technician understanding relating to ambulatory care Clinical Pharmacy Practice. Works to develop, upgrade, and disseminate acceptable criteria for use for use of formulary and non-formulary medications and other high cost items directed at employing cost effectiveness without compromising the quality of patient care. Dissemination of information may occur in a setting requiring speaking in front of a large group of providers. Participates in self-development activities to maintain and increase professional competence. Effectively communicates all appropriate information and significant events through proper channels, when appropriate. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 07:30am to 4:00pm; per needs of the service. Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 51150F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: 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 may be required to serve a 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/.