Clinical Pharmacist (Community Care) Job in Hines, IL

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Will be responsible for ensuring that Veterans electing to receive Care in the Community (CITC), CHOICE, or CHAMP services, receive the same care as Veterans seen at one of the VA campuses or CBOC's. This includes maintaining compliance with VHA performance metrics and parameters for timeliness in delivery of pharmacy consumables to the Veteran.

The incumbent will keep themselves up to date with local and national changes in the Community Care directives and policies, and practice continual improvement within the section to ensure that Pharmacy Clinical Services is compliant in all areas of providing services to Veterans seeking care in the community. The incumbent must be highly organized and demonstrate a concerned and critical attitude toward accuracy, detail, control, and loss management.
The incumbent will provide oversight of the Community Care Pharmacy technician and ensure adherence to all applicable policies and timelines. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining professional relationships and collaboration with other service lines involved in providing VA services to Veterans seeking care in the community. This includes, but is not limited to, Prosthetics, Non-VA Care, and General Medical Service (GMS).

The Community Care pharmacist be involved in the independent professional practice of pharmacy in accordance with the guidance set forth in Pharmacy Service and Hines Hospital policies and procedures, VA regulations, state laws, and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The Clinical Pharmacist will be under the supervision of the Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor or designee as appropriate. When not specifically assigned to the Community Care Section, the incumbent will function in all general pharmacy duties as assigned and must possess the required knowledge and skills to complete those tasks:
1. Serves as the subject matter expert for all Care in the Community, CHOICE, or CHAMP prescriptions that are requested to be filled
through the Outpatient Pharmacy.
2. Completes accurate review of prescriptions for eligibility, compliance, appropriateness of therapy prior to entry and/or verification in the electronic health record and according to all applicable regulations.
3. Accurately reviews and processes all inbound electronic prescriptions, faxes and hardcopies for non-controlled substances entered by the Community Care Pharmacy Technician.
4. Primarily responsible for completing the e-pharmacy queue including following up and resolving all third party issue rejects.
5. Reviews all prior authorization drug requests (PADR) for formulary compliance. Assists with tracking of community care issues and provides follow up to any issues escalated by the Community Care Pharmacy Technician.
6. Communicates with patients concerning prescriptions received from unauthorized provider visits and handles prescriptions appropriately, whether forwarding to primary care provider or returning to patient
7. Provides education to all providers requesting prescriptions through CHOICE, CHAMP, or CITC regarding policies and VA formulary requirements. Tracks and trends all non-formulary requests and approvals and reports any potential noncompliance to the Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor or designee.
8. Enters professional and accurate notes in the electronic health record with regard to status of prescriptions and communication of orders received from community providers.
9. Appropriately signs and/or cosigns notes entered into the electronic health record according to medical bylaw deadlines.
10. Ensures that the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) website is checked to ensure appropriateness of received prescriptions and to prevent duplicate and/or overprescribing of controlled substances and documents in electronic health record.
11. Maintains a current knowledge of national, state, and local laws, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures pertaining to controlled substances.
12. Follows up on any notifications on prescription profiles flagged for abuse potential and notifies Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor if more assistance is needed.
13. Reviews authorized prescriptions for appropriateness using pharmacist knowledge, as well as knowledge concerning the national drug formulary and local VA formulary requirements.
14. Initiates requests for medications from specialty pharmacies, releases medication once delivery confirmation received, files prescription packet appropriately, and communicates with procurement team regarding delivery receipt confirmation.
15. Performs and documents any clinical teaching necessary for patients to be able to administer the medication appropriately and safely.

Work Schedule: Work Schedule: Days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed
Telework: Not Suitable
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Position Description/PD#:
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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 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.

• 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/23/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12812289.

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2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.