Clinical Pharmacist: Medication Therapy Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fort Meade (SD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Pharmacist position at the US Department of Veterans Affairs focuses on routine medication activities and may serve as a backup for areas needing up to 25% scope of practice. The role requires a Pharm.D. or ACPE-accredited BS Pharmacy and a current license to practice in the United States.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens (per VA policy), proficient in English, and meet KSAs related to pharmacy practice, communication, regulatory knowledge, and drug therapy monitoring.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required or as per VA policy for non-citizens
• Education: ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D.)
• Licensure: full, current, unrestricted pharmacist license in US territory
• Foreign Education: FPGEC Certification proof for certain foreign graduates
• English Language Proficiency: must be proficient in spoken and written English

Responsibilities

• Handle routine medication-related activities.
• Backup for pharmacy areas requiring up to 25% scope of practice.

Skills

Professional pharmacy practice

Oral and written communication

Pharmacy law and regulation knowledge

Drug therapy monitoring

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

ACPE-accredited degree (BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D.)

Job description

The Clinical Pharmacist position at the US Department of Veterans Affairs focuses on routine medication activities and may serve as a backup for areas needing up to 25% scope of practice. The role requires a Pharm.D. or ACPE-accredited BS Pharmacy and a current license to practice in the United States.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens (per VA policy), proficient in English, and meet KSAs related to pharmacy practice, communication, regulatory knowledge, and drug therapy monitoring.