Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Cardiology Job in Aurora, CO

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

Duties

The Cardiology CPP has full responsibility to develop cardiology clinical pharmacy services such as physician consultation, patient monitoring, patient counseling, and medication management clinics in the ambulatory and Inpatient settings. Responsible to serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy practice residents. Serves as ECHCS pharmacy representative and special consultant for cardiology.

Core activities outlined within the scope of practice include:
Executing therapeutic plans utilizing the safest and most cost-effective medication treatments.
Performing the physical measurements and objective assessments necessary to ensure the patient's appropriate clinical responses to therapy Ordering, subsequent review, and action on appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor, support, and modify the patient's drug therapy.
Ordering and prescribing medications, vaccines, devices, and supplies to include initiation, continuation, discontinuation, monitoring, and altering therapy; prescribing, administering, or dispensing controlled substances may be included in the scope of practice only if the clinical pharmacist is authorized by their state license to do so and comply with the limitations and restrictions on that authority.
Ordering consults and referrals, as appropriate, to maximize positive drug therapy outcomes.
Obtaining and documenting informed consent for treatments and procedures that require consent for which the clinical pharmacist is responsible, including those where the clinical pharmacist is the prescriber of a treatment that requires consent or when they are providing medication management services on behalf of the original prescriber.

Clinical - Indirect Patient Care Activities:
Reviews patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, pharmacokinetic in Cardiology, and therapeutic outcomes as required; information is communicated with team members and appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans are provided.
Coordinates with and refers to appropriate diagnosing providers when disease progression or events occur that are outside the Cardiology CPS SOP. Identifies patients who may benefit from CMM through population management, team meetings, and/or inpatient cardiology team rounds.
Reports and documents drug errors, adverse drug reactions, and allergies according to policy.
Conducts drug utilization reviews, quality assurance activities, and utilization reviews as required.
Works with health care team members to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives.
Maintains a good working knowledge of information resources, both written and electronic, as well as therapeutics and disease management.
Instructs patients and family members effectively 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 available educational programs.
Serves as a liaison and subject matter expert to PACT Clinical Pharmacist Practitioners.

Program Management/Administrative:
Participates in the appropriate, effective, and safe use of pharmaceuticals by contributing to criteria development, data collection, quality assurance and drug use evaluation and other quality improvement activities for core practice area(s) and cardiology.
Serves as the pharmacist subject matter expert on assigned cardiology related committees and subcommittees.
Supports and promotes compliance with established drug therapy policies, formulary management and criteria or prior authorization requirements that have been approved by national, VISN, or local pharmacy benefits management and focuses on quality patient care in a cost-effective manner. Participates and facilitates departmental and organizational compliance with The Joint Commission, Office of General Counsel, and other applicable regulatory and accreditation regulations and guidelines regarding patient safety and care.

Education And Research:
Provides formal and informal education and in-services to pharmacy, medical, nursing and other staff as requested.
Provides education to patients, their families and caregivers about medications, patient responsibilities, and information on health promotion. Participates in self-development activities to maintain and strengthen professional competence in cardiology.
Willing to serve as a clinical instructor or preceptor for pharmacy students and/or residents.
Assists in new employee orientation education sessions as needed.


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Remote: Not Authorized
Functional Statement #: 60784-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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.
• 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).

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 09/22/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12800717.

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

Next steps

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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.