Pharmacist (Clinical Pharmacy Specialist) - Home-Based Primary Care Job

Summary

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, organizing, coordinating, and managing all aspects of clinical pharmacy functions for HBPC, attends and participates in HBPC multidisciplinary rounds, team meetings, conferences, and other meetings as required for the purpose of making recommendations and providing consultation in all Pharmacy-related matters.
• Responsible for all HBPC patients registered in the program, must work independently and effectively to assure appropriate, accurate drug reviews are completed; interpret prescriptions and/or physician orders for accuracy, eligibility, availability, and cost effectiveness and therapeutic appropriateness; reviews patient medication profiles, contacts physicians and makes authorized changes in orders or prescriptions as required.
• Functions independently in day-to-day clinical and administrative duties associate with the position, consulting with higher level supervisors only when required. In general, uses a high degree of appropriate professional judgment to solve complex problems, which routinely arise throughout the workday.
• Demonstrates recognized expertise in the area of geriatrics and the HBPC Pharmacy program. The HBPC Pharmacy Program Manager interacts with physicians and other health care professionals as demonstrated by regular attendance at HBPC multidisciplinary team meetings, medication review rounds, and other meetings for the purpose of providing consultation in all Pharmacy related matters.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics as determined by clinical pharmacy specialist staff review.
• Documentation via CPRS Progress Notes and Consults of all medication reviews and interactions is required. Specific amount and time periods of documentation will be determined by JCAHO, HBPC, and /or other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates skill in monitoring and assessing drug therapy outcomes, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.

• Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students on clinical rotations sponsored by the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy.
• Incumbent is a preceptor for VA Pharmacy Residents in the specialty residency program in Primary Care Pharmacy Practice rotations each year.
• Provides drug information and drug literature analysis as requested by the professional staff.
• Provides literature evaluations for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Serves as consultant and active participant in drug utilization reviews and conducts and coordinates these reviews.

• Writes medication use evaluation protocols, executes the study, and presents summarized data with appropriate recommendations to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Assists Chief with identifying important aspects of Home-Based Primary Care; developing indicators which reflect current knowledge and clinical experience; establishing thresholds for evaluation; participating in the review process; evaluating and analyzing data; providing required reports to the Pharmacy Service QI committee; identifying opportunities to improve care; and initiating actions when problems are identified.
• Develops, presents to P&T Committee for approval, and implements cost avoidance initiatives. Documents and reports to pharmacy management cost avoidance data annually, when assigned.
• Actively participates in evaluation of investigational research projects by serving as a subject matter expert for the P&T Committee's Research Subcommittee, when assigned.
• Shares responsibility for precepting/overseeing pharmacy residents' research projects, when assigned. In addition, incumbent is encouraged to pursue their own scholarly activities.
• Participates in team activities. Consistently collaborates with team and peers. Can be relied upon to carry out own responsibilities and assignments in a timely fashion.

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 trial period.
• 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).

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 08/05/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12768895.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
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.