Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Acute Care

Summary
Position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility

Requirements

per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Summary
Position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility

Requirements

per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Overview
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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
02/04/2026 to 02/12/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$134,196 to - $174,457 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 13

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Tampa, FL
1 vacancy

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
None

Job family (Series)
0660 Pharmacist

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBTC-12869706-26-SGP
Control number
856450900

This job is open to
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Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
Please be advised this vacancy is opened to current permanent VA employees and current/past/upcoming VHA Healthcare Professional Trainee eligible (HPT).

NOTE: The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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Duties
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VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube. com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) in Acute Care functions at the highest level of clinical pharmacy. Under an advanced scope of practice, the CPS works independently at least 25% of the time, providing expertise and direct patient care. The CPS is responsible for the clinical and program management of pharmacy services in the acute care setting.

Duties Include

Obtains comprehensive health history including but not limited to medication therapy, medical history, laboratory and diagnostic study results, and limited physical assessment.
Identifies patient-specific medication issues including, but not limited to, drug interactions, adverse effects, efficacy, appropriateness, medication safety concerns, and adherence problems

• Develops customized therapeutic plans utilizing effective, safe, and economical medication treatments that incorporate Veteran's preference and adherence.

• Evaluates patient's ability to understand medication instructions and provides oral and written counseling on their drug therapy.

• Communicates actions and recommendations to appropriate individuals and documents relevant findings in the Veteran's medical record.

• Assists in the management of medical emergencies and adverse drug reactions.