Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Mattoon, IL seeks a Pharmacist GS-13 for outpatient clinical duties within the VA Medical Center. The position requires a Pharm.D.

or BS in Pharmacy, active/state licensure, and eligibility for federal employment. Priority on patient safety, pharmacotherapy, and leadership in a team setting. It supports Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) loan repayment and emphasizes regulatory compliance, formulary management, and interprofessional collaboration

Qualifications

• Citizenship and English proficiency per VA policy.
• Graduation from ACPE-accredited program (BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D.).
• Licensure: full, current, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in US.
• Foreign grads must provide FPGEC certification and TOEFL iBT documentation.

Responsibilities

• Verify and interpret medication orders for safety and efficacy.
• Provide drug information and clinical recommendations to healthcare teams.
• Oversee technical staff in medication distribution and reconciliation.
• Continue professional development and ensure compliance with VA standards.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Pharmacy specialty knowledge

Clinical pharmacotherapy monitoring

Education

ACPE-accredited BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D.

FPGEC Certification (foreign grads)

TOEFL iBT (for FPGEE)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Mattoon, IL seeks a Pharmacist GS-13 for outpatient clinical duties within the VA Medical Center. The position requires a Pharm.D.

or BS in Pharmacy, active/state licensure, and eligibility for federal employment. Priority on patient safety, pharmacotherapy, and leadership in a team setting. It supports Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) loan repayment and emphasizes regulatory compliance, formulary management, and interprofessional collaboration