Clinical Pharmacist Specialist EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Decatur, IL seeks a GS-13 Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to provide advanced pharmaceutical care in an outpatient setting.

You will review meds, provide drug information, and collaborate with providers to optimize therapy. Requirements include ACPE-accredited PharmD/BS Pharmacy, active US licensure, and potential eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy with BS Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Verification via ACPE; transcripts required (before 2005 both degrees existed).
• Foreign grads may use FPGEC + TOEFL iBT; documentation required.
• Full, current, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in US jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders for appropriateness.
• Provide drug information and clinical interventions.
• Assist in formulary management and medication usage evaluations.
• Oversee technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution.
• Coordinate with providers to ensure safe and effective care.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Clinical pharmacy expertise

Drug therapy monitoring

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD or BS Pharmacy)

FPGEC certification (foreign grads)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Decatur, IL seeks a GS-13 Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to provide advanced pharmaceutical care in an outpatient setting.

You will review meds, provide drug information, and collaborate with providers to optimize therapy. Requirements include ACPE-accredited PharmD/BS Pharmacy, active US licensure, and potential eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).