Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - HBPC & Ambulatory Care

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Are you passionate

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high-quality healthcare and improving the lives of Veterans? The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a dedicated and innovative Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join our team. This hybrid position will allow you to make a significant impact through direct patient care in both Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) and Ambulatory Care settings. If you are a patient-focused pharmacy professional with a commitment to excellence, this is the opportunity for you!

Summary
Are you passionate

About Us

high-quality healthcare and improving the lives of Veterans? The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a dedicated and innovative Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join our team. This hybrid position will allow you to make a significant impact through direct patient care in both Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) and Ambulatory Care settings. If you are a patient-focused pharmacy professional with a commitment to excellence, this is the opportunity for you!

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
01/28/2026 to 02/11/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$127,068 to - $165,190 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 13

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Iowa City, IA
1 vacancy

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

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
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBSY-12874072-26-HMP
Control number
855790700

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
This announcement is limited to current permanent employees of the Iowa City VA Health Care System, current permanent VA Nationwide employees, and past/current/upcoming VHA HPT Graduates. If you are not in any of these categories, you should apply under the external announcement number CBSY-12874073-26-HMP.

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NOTE: The 2-page Resume

Requirements

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

Key Responsibilities

Home Based Primary Care (60 to 100% of time), depending on patient panel size

Conduct comprehensive medication management for Veterans enrolled in the HBPC program, ensuring the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medications

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans that optimize therapeutic outcomes and enhance the quality of life for each patient.

• Provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers on medication therapy, disease state management, and lifestyle modifications.

Ambulatory Care (0 to 40% of time), depending on HBPC patient panel size

Deliver advanced clinical pharmacy services in Ambulatory Care clinics, focusing on chronic disease management, anticoagulation therapy, and other specialized therapeutic areas

• Provide direct patient care through face-to-face or telehealth appointments, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Review nonformulary medication consults to ensure appropriate, cost-effective medication therapy.

Core Competencies

Demonstrated ability to integrate clinical knowledge with patient care practices in both home-based and outpatient settings.
Proficiency in managing chronic diseases, performing patient assessments, and delivering evidence