Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist)

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) is a two-division campus located in Cincinnati, OH and Fort Thomas, KY serving 15 counties in Southwest OH, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana with 6 Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Bellevue, KY; Florence, KY; Lawrenceburg, IN; Hamilton, OH; Clermont County, OH, and Georgetown, OH. The CVAMC also supports two off main campus locations in the Cincinnati area via an Eye Center and Mental Health Outreach Community Division. Duties: Clinical Evaluates a wide variety of patients assigned to the PACT and home-based primary care (HBPC) teams and in specialty clinics, makes appropriate recommendations on drug therapy; assesses for efficacy and toxicity, and develops pharmaceutical care plans, including establishment of outcome goals.

Develops, implements and maintains Clinical Pharmacy Clinics as part of PACT, HBPC, and/or specialty clinics as assigned to ensure timely follow-up for patients. Serves as a liaison between Pharmacy Service and assigned clinical areas. Works with patients who have been identified as having compliance/adherence issues with their medications by conducting encounters, assessing barriers to compliance, and identifying and educating on ways to improve compliance.

Works directly with assigned teams to help ensure continuity of care for patients leaving the hospital. Ensures timely completion of pharmacy chart reviews that assess safety and efficacy of medications for HBPC teams as assigned. Provides timely and accurate drug information to assist providers and other medical staff with the development of therapeutic plans and medication issues.

Participates in the focused and ongoing professional practice (FPPE & OPPE) evaluation process. Program Coordination for Student/Residents Residency Support: Supports the RPD in various duties, including the possibility of residency recruitment, application review, and interview/selection processes, as well as organization of resident-student combined tasks (such as precepting rotations, education, etc). Coordinates the orientation process for the new residents.

Coordinates the end of year residency retreat including current PGY1 residents and preceptors in order to review the program. Student Coordination: Ensures that all pharmacists involved in the precepting of pharmacy students at the Cincinnati VAMC receive initial and ongoing training to ensure their competency in effectively carrying out the duties and responsibilities of being a preceptor. Establishes or oversees a mutually agreeable student rotation schedule with all pharmacy student preceptors annually.

Communicates or oversees communication with each affiliated college of pharmacy to schedule pharmacy student rotations. Coordinates with pharmacy administration to ensure that all students complete all the required training and security checks prior to starting the student rotation. Coordinates or oversees coordination with Education Service to ensure all students coming to pharmacy are documented and have completed all the necessary paperwork (surveys, etc.) Coordinates or oversees coordination of Cincinnati VAMC preceptor responsibilities at affiliated colleges of pharmacy.

Coordinates the training activities for all preceptors and preceptors in training and ensures training is documented. Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates regular formal and informal preceptor development training and education of pharmacists, PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students. Coordinates specialized pharmacotherapeutic education and training to pharmacy residents.

Facilitates joint Residency Advisory Committee (RAC) meetings. Coordinates and manages continued review and updating of the PGY1/PGY2 Residency Manual. Education/Research: Assesses and provides for educational needs of the patient and family to help ensure that pharmaceutical outcome goals are met.

Provides patients and families with education on necessary lifestyles, preventive medicine and wellness issues to help achieve outcome goals. Provides educational programs to pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff and trainees. Serves as a primary clinical preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.

Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates regular formal and informal preceptor development training and education of pharmacists, and PGY2 pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students. Designs and/or participates in research activities involving drug therapy or outcome measures. Completes all assigned training by the due date.

Participates in self-development activities to maintain and improve professional competency. Work Schedule: Monday -Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: AD-HOC, per agency policy discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 93500-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

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. 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).

Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

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Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

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 04/24/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12936663. 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.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Professional Certification Resume Transcript Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.

Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field. The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.

You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.

Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.