Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist)

<p>The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS), VISN 21, is seeking highly skilled Clinical Pharmacy Specialists (CPS) to serve in the following specialized area: PACT Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Primary Care) (FS-40706-A) Location Carson Valley CBOC CPS roles serving as advanced practice providers with prescriptive authority under an approved Scope of Practice. The CPS delivers evidence-based comprehensive medication management (CMM) through direct and indirect patient care.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>PACT Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Clinical - Direct Patient Care - Provides advanced CMM within the Patient Aligned Care Team (primary care). - Prescribes, monitors, and adjusts medications under a scope of practice. - Obtains and evaluates medical and medication histories; orders and interprets labs. - Designs individualized therapeutic plans including chronic disease management for:- Diabetes- Hypertension- Hyperlipidemia- Heart failure- COPD/Asthma- Thyroid disorders- Osteoporosis- Smoking cessation - Performs risk assessments including suicide screening when indicated. - Accepts urgent/same-day visits (polypharmacy review, hospital/ED discharge follow-ups). - Utilizes multiple modalities (face-to-face, telehealth, secure messaging, telephone). - Conducts medication reconciliation and verifies medication orders. Clinical - Indirect Patient Care - Reviews medication regimens for clinical appropriateness and safety. - Monitors and reports adverse drug reactions (via VA ADERS). - Utilizes population health dashboards to identify Veterans needing CMM support and meet performance goals (SAIL, HEDIS). - Provides consultative services and drug information to PACT providers - Manages consults, view alerts, CPRS functions, and documents timely notes - Supports coordination between inpatient and outpatient care. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday varies may include some weekends and holidays Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: (FS-40705-A) 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. 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.