Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Home-Based Primary Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Home-Based Primary Care)
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday

Description

Provide the highest level of clinical pharmacy practice in home-based primary care: obtain and review medication and health histories, identify medication therapy issues, and develop individualized therapeutic plans. Manage medication and disease-state therapies in collaboration with the care team, order and interpret labs/diagnostics, and educate Veterans and caregivers. Document clinical findings, safety events, and pharmacy consults while supporting program management, regulatory/quality standards, and point-of-care testing.

Responsibilities

• Review comprehensive medication therapy and health history; identify drug interactions, adverse effects, efficacy, appropriateness, safety concerns, and adherence problems
• Design, implement, assess, monitor, and document therapeutic plans using effective, safe, and economical treatments that incorporate Veteran preferences
• Provide medication and disease state management; prescribe within scope of practice and collaborate with clinicians responsible for Veterans’ care
• Educate Veterans and caregivers; evaluate understanding and deliver oral and written counseling
• Order, perform, review, and/or analyze appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic studies to monitor drug therapy
• Order consults (e.g., dietician, social work) as appropriate
• Communicate recommendations and document findings in the medical record, including medication errors, adverse events, and near misses
• Complete pharmacy consults per established policies and procedures; assist in medical emergencies and adverse drug reaction management
• Verify provider orders (dose, route, frequency) and support continuity of care during transitions
• Manage clinical pharmacy services for assigned practice area(s); act as resource and liaison to Pharmacy Service and practice area(s>
• Maintain expertise in regulatory and quality standards; assist with development of policies, guidelines, and protocols
• Participate in committees and quality/process-improvement activities; provide expertise to leadership on pharmacy safety and shortages
• Participate in home and telehealth visits when clinically indicated
• Maintain certification, perform point-of-care testing, and enter lab results
• Provide pharmacy education to medical/nursing staff and other professionals; attend and participate in clinical pharmacy activities
• Train staff/residents/students and serve as a preceptor as assigned
• Support research and education mission through residency research and medical literature contributions

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on the type of position and employment status).