Pharmacist Clinical Specialist

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides evidence-based comprehensive medication management for Veterans with psychiatric disorders through direct patient care in face-to-face, video, and telephone encounters.
• Initiates, modifies, and discontinues medication therapy as a mid-level provider; collaborates with mental health teams to optimize treatment outcomes and ensure safe, cost-effective medication use
• Orders, interprets, and monitors laboratory tests and diagnostic studies; performs mental status exams and measurement-based care activities.
• Conducts medication history assessments, monitors for adverse drug events, and refers patients to physicians when care needs fall outside scope of practice
• Documents all clinical interventions in electronic health record in a timely and professional manner. Identifies patients needing medication management through population reports and team huddles; reviews medication regimens for effectiveness, safety, and adherence.
• Monitors and reports drug errors, adverse reactions, allergies, and compliance issues; recommends therapy adjustments based on clinical and laboratory findings.
• Reviews and evaluates non-formulary and restricted drug requests for appropriateness; promotes compliance with national, VISN, and local medication policies.
• Supports Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee initiatives, medication use evaluations, drug conversions, and shortage management.
• Serves as the pharmacy service naloxone champion, providing education, outreach, and overdose prevention support.
• Participates in interdisciplinary committees and collaborates with providers to advance clinical and safety initiatives.
• Educates pharmacists, technicians, students, residents, and other staff; may serve as a preceptor and contribute to residency program management in accordance with ASHP standards.
• Provides drug information support using current therapeutic literature and electronic resources
• Performs administrative and quality improvement activities as assigned; travels to remote sites when needed (valid driver's license required).
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills, adhering to CARE model expectations for communication, respect, and Veteran-centered support
• Complies with environmental stewardship requirements under VHA GEMS, supporting safe medication handling, waste reduction, and pollution prevention.
• Works in healthcare environments with potential exposure to infectious conditions.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 93154-A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized