Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Whole Health
@ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

San Antonio, TX
$110,000
On Site
Part Time
Posted 22 days ago

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Overview

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Whole Health at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers comprehensive medication therapy management, direct patient care, and active involvement in interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Major Duties

  • Design and monitor individualized therapeutic drug plans
  • Provide direct patient care and medication therapy management
  • Evaluate medication regimens for safety, efficacy, interactions, and adherence
  • Order, interpret, and act on lab tests to support therapeutic adjustments
  • Educate patients and families on medication use and disease management
  • Manage adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and compliance issues
  • Conduct telehealth assessments using video technologies
  • Maintain accurate documentation of clinical interventions
  • Participate in formulary compliance, interdisciplinary teams, and Whole Health initiatives
  • Precept students, residents, and new staff; support clinical research

Work Schedule & Conditions

Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm with ad-hoc telework. This is not a virtual position.

Qualifications

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens with a Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy, and a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the United States. GS-13 grade requires additional relevant experience.

Additional Information

This role requires maintaining licensure, participation in continuing education, and meeting physical and compliance requirements per VA standards.

Key skills/competency

  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Patient Care
  • Therapeutic Planning
  • Telehealth
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Lab Interpretation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Adverse Drug Reaction Management
  • Precepting
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How to Get Hired at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor skills to VA requirements.
  • Showcase Licensure: Highlight full, active pharmacy license.
  • Emphasize Clinical Expertise: Detail your therapeutic experience.
  • Prepare for Behavioral Interviews: Review real patient care scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review clinical pharmacy protocols.
Study lab result interpretation.
Practice telehealth technology setups.
Understand regulatory standards.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork in patient care.
Explain handling difficult clinical decisions.
Discuss managing adverse drug reactions.
Share examples of effective communication.

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