Pharmacist Clinical Specialist

Summary

The Pharmacist Clinical Specialist functions as a mid-level practitioner working independently under defined scope of practice to directly care for patients. With prescriptive authority, the specialist is empowered to initiate, modify, and discontinue medications as needed.

Qualifications

Candidates must be U.S. citizens (or meet VA policy for non-citizens), have graduated from an ACPE accredited pharmacy program (BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D.), and hold a full, current, and unrestricted pharmacy license. Those with pending requirements may be tentatively selected until all qualifications are met.

• Graduate from an ACPE accredited pharmacy program
• Maintain full and current licensure
• Meet English language proficiency requirements

For GS-13, one year of experience at GS-12 or equivalent is required, with a focus on clinical pharmacy practice including medication therapy management and patient outcome assessments.

Duties

The role includes comprehensive clinical functions such as initiating evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic regimens, monitoring patient medication therapies, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, and ensuring accurate documentation of care plans. Responsibilities also involve serving as a consultant in formulary and quality assurance activities, mentoring, research contribution, and participating in administrative functions.

• Manage and adjust medication therapies
• Conduct patient assessments and review lab tests
• Engage in research and quality improvement
• Provide guidance on formulary and regulatory standards
• Coordinate workload activities and team feedback

Key Skills/Competency

• Clinical Pharmacy
• Prescriptive Authority
• Medication Management
• Patient Assessment
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Research
• Formulary Management
• Team Collaboration
• Documentation