Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist)

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws This position serves as a Pharmacy Clinical Informatics Pharmacist and local subject matter expert for pharmacy related clinical information systems. The position supports the safe, effective, and cost-effective use of pharmaceuticals through optimization of pharmacy information systems and data applications. They exercise advanced clinical judgement in translating medication use requirements into system processes and decision support tools.

They design, maintain, and trouble shoot pharmacy related hardware and software applications for clinical and distributive services. This includes oversight of technical and analytical data processes relating to drug accountability, drug distribution, and compliance with VA directives, local policy, and federal law. This includes but is not limited to generating data, creating reports, or managing complex integrated systems where pharmacy data is involved.

Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Informaticist Duties: The incumbent will be the local subject matter expert for pharmacy-related EHR and automation. They will ensure informatic processes are aligned and consistently applied across the enterprise. Incumbents will communicate with the field regarding PBM Clinical Informatics briefings, notices, and/or other guidance.

They will represent the Pharmacy Service as the subject matter expert on local committees involved in technologies and informatics that impact pharmacy operations and clinical pharmacy services. They will design, validate, and support testing and production environments for system patches or novel features. They will collaborate with other Pharmacy staff, Chief Health Informatics Officer or other designated Clinical Applications Coordinators(CACs)as needed to maintain Pharmacy operations.

They will maintain the facility drug file parameters, local drug file(LDF)additions, pricing, alerts, high alert designations, update the pharmacy orderable item field, or any national drug file (NDF)required update. They will diagnose and implement corrective actions to pharmacy applications as needed for functionality and optimal efficiency. They will manage Formulary controls, implement quick order/order sets/restrictions for orderable items or non-formulary medications to ensure compliance with National or Local Formulary controls.

This includes managing EHR ordering tools and providing information to providers for complicated medication ordering. Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Application Duties: Incumbent will have knowledge and skills to perform in the role of a Clinical Pharmacist and ADP Specialist to maintain best practice integration, utilization, and maintenance of existing or new ADP applications. The incumbent will be responsible for upgrades, functionality, and addition of new hardware/software/apps for pharmacy service.

They will participate, oversee, and report on various ADP applications.in both clinical and operational areas. Applications include but are not limited to; Barcode medication Administration (BCMA), Order entry/Results Reporting (OE/RR), EHR (CPRS or Oracle), Pharmacy Ordering Enhancement Package (POE), National/Local Drug File Management, Drug-Drug Interaction Software, VISTA ADPAC and RX Menu keys (for trending data in drug distribution/patient statistics/cost/NF/Workload/access or other), Electronic Permission Access System (ePAS), EHR Menu Key access, Controlled Substances Drug Accountability, Chemotherapy Ordering and Compounding (ITM) or equivalent, Investigational Drug Programs, Drug Recalls, REMS Drugs, Quality Assurance Monitors, Inspection or Quality Review data (OIG, TJC, DEA, WOC, or similar), Procurement, Budget, Perpetual Inventory Control, Automatic Replenishment/Ward Stock, Automated Dispensing System Equipment and Software, or other as assigned by the supervisor. Other Duties as Assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m.

Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 614380 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

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

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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 07/10/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12995149. 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: License Clinical Applicant Resume/CV Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action 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.

Your resume/CV must include the following information for each job listed: Determination may not be made if the following is not included: Job title and Duties Month & year, start/end dated (e.g. June 2020 to April 2021) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Series and Grade, if applicable 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 (VA) License Clinical Applicant Resume/CV Professional Certification Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.