Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist) Job in Atlanta, GA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

• Internal to an agency

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

Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws

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FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides a comprehensive drug therapy to assess drug use patterns, compliance, therapeutic duplications, significant drug interactions, appropriateness of drug therapy and patient care outcomes.
2. Designs, implements, monitors, evaluates, and modifies patient pharmacotherapy to ensure effective, safe, and economical patient care. Completes consults as requested to assess pharmacotherapy.
3. Provides the full range of resources as a specialist in drug information covering a wide range of therapeutic classes and especially in the area of his/her training. Advises other members of the medical/surgical team as well as other health care providers on all matters relating to medication, i.e., drug administration, toxicities, incompatibilities, dosages, alternative medications, contraindications, drug interactions, formulary medications, etc.
4. Participates in taking medication histories. Screens these patients' medication profiles for adverse drug reactions and records in CPRS chart as well as VA ADERs system, compliance, drug interactions, drug allergies and drug-food interactions. Investigates and reports any suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRS). Counsels' patients to improve patients' compliance with treatment plan.
5. Actively participates in the Medical Center's medication use reviews/studies to assess our medication use patterns. Also participates in evaluating new drug requests and non-formulary requests for his/her assigned area.
6. Keeps accurate records of clinical interventions for later follow-up and quality assurance purposes.
7. Manages the medication programs of selected patients by writing orders for appropriate medications (excluding controlled substances), diagnostic studies, etc., in the patient's medical record, according to approved clinical privileges per scope of practice.
8. When assessing or providing patient care the employee will evaluate the impact of the age and disease status and other factors as it relates to the patient's ability to understand directions provide objective self-assessment or any other medical milieu appropriate to the overall treatment plan.
9. Reviews non-formulary or restricted medication requests for appropriateness.
10. Recommends appropriate drug therapy under a scope of practice.
11. Determines appropriate timing for blood samples to be drawn for therapeutic drug monitoring.
12. Provides written consults/notes and verbal consultation for evaluation of dosing for vancomycin, aminoglycosides or other medications which require therapeutic monitoring as requested by providers. Consults with physician regarding dosing changes, when indicated.
13. Provides consultation to physicians for warfarin dosing in all patients assigned to his/her practice area, including collaborative management of all oral anticoagulation patients in his/her assigned clinical area, unless otherwise requested by the attending physician.
14. Provides individual patient medication assessments, both written and verbal. Works with other team members to provide drug information for appropriate drug therapy and monitoring. Attends physician and/or work rounds.
15. Participates in IV to oral dosing conversion programs.
16. Monitors for appropriate dosing based on renal and hepatic function.
17. Interviews patients and provides education and medication counseling, regarding instructions on how to administer medications, indications for use, and adverse effects. Will also specifically address the importance of medication compliance and its benefit on health related outcomes.
18. Assists the team with the medication reconciliation process.
19. Acts as a liaison between the patient, medical team, inpatient and outpatient pharmacy to ensure a smooth and timely discharge process.
20. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients in his or her assigned unit, area or department.
21. Other pharmaceutical care duties may need to be incorporated/assigned depending on patient care needs.

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 08/12/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12772447.

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.