Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Acute Care)

Summary
The position is eligible for 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
The position is eligible for 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 02/16/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$140,043 to - $182,058 per year
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Benefits & Compensation

Rate V302

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 13

Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Memphis, TN

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
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBTG-12879360-26-CO
Control number
856560600

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 position is open to Veterans Health Administration (VHA) nationwide employees only.

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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The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Acute Care) is a licensed pharmacist with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and completed an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited Clinical Pharmacy Practice Residency, or other equivalent experience. The incumbent is responsible for Acute Care clinical pharmacy activities dependent on area assigned. The incumbent is responsible consultation activities and will work with the Interdisciplinary Medical (including but not limited to critical care, cardiology, and internal medicine) and Surgery Team(s) to assist in medication reconciliation, medication management, and patient education. Additional

Key Responsibilities

include reviewing pharmacologic modalities used and make patient specific recommendations to improve patient outcomes and reduce adverse effects, assisting in Transitions of Care, providing education for staff regarding acute care pharmacotherapy, and assisting in therapeutic monitoring of treatment. The CPS may be assigned clinical cross-coverage duties as needed to meet the needs of the medical center. Clinical Privileges or Scope of Practice documents will be acquired for practice as a provider, as directed by the Chief of Pharmacy Service, and as approved through the Pharmacy Professional Standards Board, the Chief of Staff, and the Medical Center Director. The Clinical Pharmcy Specialist (Acute Care) is located in Pharmacy Service, Memphis VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN.

Duties include but are not limited to

Identifies, interprets, and resolves prescribing and dispensing issues, including pharmacotherapeutics and formulary management

• Documents interventions as necessary.