Clinical Pharmacist (GS-12)

About the role

The Veterans Health Administration seeks a Clinical Pharmacist (GS‑12) to provide professional pharmacy services within a VA medical facility. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), offering loan repayment assistance to qualified candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care by reviewing medication therapy and ensuring optimal drug use.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health‑care staff to develop and adjust treatment plans.
• Monitor and assess drug therapy outcomes, documenting interventions and results.
• Maintain compliance with federal laws, regulations, and accreditation standards governing the distribution and control of scheduled and non‑scheduled drugs.
• Ensure pharmacy security and proper handling of medication inventories.

Required profile

• U.S. citizenship or eligibility under VA policy when citizens are unavailable.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English as required by federal statutes.
• Graduation from an ACPE‑accredited pharmacy program with a Pharm.D. (or BS Pharmacy prior to 2005) and appropriate licensure.
• For foreign graduates, FPGEC certification (FPGEE and TOEFL iBT) or grandfathering provision if already employed by VHA.
• One year of experience at the next lower grade level or completion of a Pharm.D. program.

Required skills

• Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and health‑care staff, both orally and in writing.
• Understanding of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to drug distribution and pharmacy security.
• Skill in monitoring and assessing drug therapy outcomes.

What we offer

• Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (up to $200,000 repayment over 1‑5 years).
• Competitive federal salary and benefits.