Clinical Pharmacist

Department of Veterans AffairsGreat Workplace

2 months ago

Des Moines, Iowa$135K - $176KFull TimePharmacy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Department of Veterans Affairs as a Clinical Pharmacist in [object Object]. Summary Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist The incumbent functions as a Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist primarily in the Inpatient Section of the Pharmacy Service at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VHACIHS). The position reports to the Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor, Pharmacy Service.

Key Responsibilities

Provides patient

nutrient, drug

laboratory, or drug

Provides medication counseling to patients. Medication counseling may include, depending on tour: i. Bedside discharge counseling ii. Follow

Requirements

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Requirements

does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02/05/2026 to 02/20/2026

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $135K - $176K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Department of Veterans Affairs in [object Object].

Position Insights

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at Department of Veterans Affairs is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Compensation Analysis

Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $135k to $176k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($135k–$176k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Federal Benefits, Full-Time Position. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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