Pharmacist (Clinical Pharmacist)

Veterans Health Administration; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 143,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for the Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. The role focuses on providing pharmaceutical care to optimize patient response and efficient resource use within a VA setting.

Responsibilities include processing non-VA prescriptions, monitoring therapy, and performing medication reconciliation across transitions of care, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance with VA formulary policies.

Qualifications

• Education requirements align with VA standards and licensure as a Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to optimize patient response and resource use.
• Process non-VA prescriptions and determine authorization of non-VA care.
• Monitor drug therapy, interactions, and lab results; perform medication reconciliation.
• Educate health care providers, patients, and families on medications and devices.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Clinical Pharmacist is a licensed professional responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to optimize patient response and resource utilization for professional staff at Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona.

Key Responsibilities

Typical duties include but are not limited to: Non-VA Prescription Support Receives faxed, mailed, electronically prescribed, or delivered prescriptions written by non-VA providers and documents all received prescriptions in CPRS. Reviews Community Care Referral and Authorization site and CPRS to determine authorization of non-VA Care.

Reviews authorized prescriptions for appropriateness using pharmacist knowledge, as well as knowledge concerning the national drug formulary and local VA formulary requirements. Assists in the tracking and shipping of non-VA prescribed controlled substances, as well as all non-VA prescribed medications mailed from the Consolidated Mail-Out Pharmacy (CMOP).

Controlled Substance Non-VA Care Prescriptions Reviews the Arizona Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) website to ensure appropriateness of received prescription, determine exact due date of medication, and prevent duplicate and overprescribing of controlled substances and document in CPRS. Maintains a current knowledge of national, state, and local laws, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures pertaining to controlled substances.

Secures controlled substances while filling Non-VA Care controlled substance prescriptions. Documents all controlled substance entries through the computerized controlled substance package perpetual inventory system. Monitors profiles for abuse potential and notifies the Mental Health or Pain Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner if discovery is made.

Telephone Triage Utilizes pharmacy information systems to answer patient or provider questions related to status of their prescription(s), completion date, package tracking, etc. Documents all phone conversations in CPRS for future reference. Functions as a resource person to members of the pharmacy, medical center, and CBOCs regarding non-VA Care Prescriptions.

Clinical Provides appropriate selection of drug therapy based upon the pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; monitoring for efficacy, side effects and clinical outcome; and advises prescribers, as appropriate. Provides patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicates relevant findings and / or recommendations to other health care providers in charge of the patient both orally and in writing.

Evaluates pertinent laboratory data, drug-drug, and drug-nutrient interactions, monitors for adverse drug effects, and screens for allergies. Performs medication reconciliation at all transitions of care, including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications. Reports adverse drug events (ADE), near misses, and medication errors in alignment with VA ADERS reporting program.

Education Provides education to health care providers regarding medication use. Effectively instructs patients and family members in the appropriate use of medications and medical devices. Maintains basic knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics in practice. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff.

Possesses knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:30 pm to 12:00 midnight (or as required by operational demands) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Bargaining Unit: Yes

Requirements & Education

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/. 30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions.

Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty. What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration.

Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager. Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer.

Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions. After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date. Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service.

If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $142986 – $185885/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.