Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

<p>This Clinical Pharmacy Specialist position serves the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, Pharmacy Service, located at the Joplin, Missouri Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) and provides expert pharmacotherapy services for patients and professional staff in Primary Care to optimize patient response and resource utilization</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist include, but are not limited to: Directly involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas Core functions include face-to-face, VVC, and telephone encounters with referred patients, for comprehensive medication management in practice areas identified in their individual scope of practice Able to apply knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities Documents clinical interventions in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate Obtains medication histories from patients and summarizes significant findings in the medical record and/or to the provider as appropriate Performs drug use evaluations on behalf of national, VISN and local medical center initiatives as needed Monitors for and reports drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues, documents findings per facility procedures Promotes and monitors compliance for established drug therapy policies Performs drug conversions and assists with drug shortages when needed Participates in professional staff recommendations designed to influence rational and cost-effective drug therapy in Primary Care Participates in the training and in-servicing of medical staff, nursing staff, residents, students, and other allied health professionals as required Effectively instructs patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications and medical devices; adjusts communication and tracking methods based on age and developmental considerations; accurately assesses and documents patient comprehension; and refers patients to educational programs provided at the medical center by multidisciplinary teams Serves as an authority on drug usage, interactions, over-dosages, and compliance to medical staff, nursing staff, technicians, and students. Uses appropriate references to research drug information Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the service) Telework: Available, per supervisor discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 564-01444-F 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. 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.