Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist)

<p>This position serves as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) in the area of Anticoagulation within the Pharmacy Service at the VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21). The CPS functions at the highest level of clinical practice and works under an approved scope of practice to provide comprehensive medication management, evidence-based anticoagulation therapy oversight, and advanced clinical decision support.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties / Responsibilities - Provides direct patient care and medication management for patients requiring anticoagulation therapy (e.g., warfarin, DOACs, heparin bridging). - Independently manages patients under an approved scope of practice, including ordering labs, adjusting medications, and documenting clinical decisions. - Evaluates drug therapy for appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, and adherence. - Provides patient and caregiver education regarding anticoagulation management. - Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize care. - Participates in quality improvement projects, medication use evaluations, and performance metric monitoring related to anticoagulation therapy. - Serves as a drug information resource on anticoagulation and related therapeutic areas. - Precepts pharmacy residents or students, as applicable. - Documents all patient interactions in CPRS according to VHA standards. - Participates in formulary management, protocol development, and policy updates. Work Schedule: 0800-1630, may vary depended on staffing needs Telework: Eligible / Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 08388-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required</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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.