Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-PACT Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner

Veterans Health Administration • Columbus, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Aligned Care Team Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (PACT CPP) works at the highest level of clinical practice and within the individual's scope of practice, serving as an independent advanced practice provider with prescribing privileges. The practitioner manages patients who have not achieved or maintained therapy goals and patients with medical conditions that are costly or involve multiple medications, such as cardiovascular disease, COPD, heart failure, depression, and hypothyroidism. The role involves designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring, and documenting medication treatment plans that are effective, safe, and economical, while supporting patient-centered outcomes through interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.

The position includes direct and indirect patient care, education, program management and administration, and research or quality improvement activities when applicable. The practitioner works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework is not available, and the position is not virtual. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program eligibility and approval; awards may be up to $200,000 for one to five years. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Graduation from an ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy degree, or qualifying foreign pharmacy education with FPGEC certification, including the required examinations.
• Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; maintain current registration if required for licensure.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12), including relevant clinical pharmacy work such as medication-order review, medication reconciliation, identifying and addressing medication-related problems, provider recommendations, documentation, drug information, formulary work, adverse drug event assessment, and medication distribution oversight.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
• Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for the program area.
• Ability to solve problems and coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in the program area or clinical specialty.
• Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or pharmacy specialty.
• Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing drug therapy outcomes, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
• Meet applicable pre-employment screening, background/security investigation, physical examination, onboarding, and other VA employment conditions described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• One residency or ambulatory care experience is preferred.
• Willingness to serve as a clinical instructor or preceptor for pharmacy students and/or residents.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, implement, and monitor therapeutic drug plans through direct interactions with patients and providers to achieve defined outcomes.
• Order, review, and act on laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies needed to monitor, support, or modify drug therapy; counsel patients on treatments, including their indications, risks, benefits, complications, and alternatives.
• Review medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and therapeutic outcomes.
• Communicate medication review findings to prescribers and recommend appropriate alternatives to treatment plans.
• Use population-management dashboards to identify patients who may benefit from medication optimization and engagement in care.
• Provide formal and informal education and in-services to pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staff on assigned teams as requested.
• Serve as a clinical instructor or preceptor for pharmacy students and/or residents as willing.
• Support departmental and organizational compliance with applicable Joint Commission, Office of General Counsel, and other regulatory and accreditation requirements related to patient safety and care.
• Promote compliance with drug therapy policies, formulary management, and approved criteria or prior-authorization requirements, with a focus on cost-effective patient care.
• When applicable, direct or participate in preparing articles for publication and in designing or completing research studies and quality-improvement projects related to drug therapy, clinical pharmacy, or patient care.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and program approval, with awards of up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of one to five years.
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and agency rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior