Supervisory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Outpatient)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Outpatient)

Description

The Supervisory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Outpatient) provides pharmaceutical care across ambulatory care clinics, assigned inpatient clinical wards/units, and long-term care settings. The role develops and applies clinical practice guidelines, monitors drug therapy using laboratory/diagnostic and supportive modalities, and builds policies for safe and cost-effective medication use. You also provide leadership for pharmacy service staff and advise pharmacy management on research pharmacy practice aligned with VHA/VA priorities.

Responsibilities

• Represent facility efforts to improve medical care with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintain and correct workflow problems within assigned pharmacy areas
• Plan, implement, and monitor clinical practice guidelines for specialized drug therapy
• Monitor and follow up therapy using laboratory tests and diagnostic/supportive care modalities
• Develop policies and procedures for safe and cost-effective use of medications in the specialized pharmacy program
• Consult and advise pharmacy leadership on research pharmacy practice and ensure programs reflect mission/priorities
• Medication management of chronic diseases (initiation, dose titration/adjustment, discontinuation, assessment, therapeutic monitoring, patient education, adherence enhancement)
• Screen and assess medication regimens for clinical effectiveness and therapeutic outcomes (allergies, selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, interactions, duplication, compliance, weight/height, renal/hepatic function, and labs)
• Collect and analyze data related to ongoing clinical programs/therapies and present/publish as appropriate
• Provide leadership for pharmacy service professional staff (pharmacy technicians, trainees, pharmacists)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited program (or foreign degree with FPGEC certification)
• Full, current, unrestricted pharmacist license (and required maintenance/registration)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation and pre-employment physical examination
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• GS-13 Pharmacy Supervisor grade requirements: 1 year experience equivalent to GS-12
• Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to influence clinical and management decisions
• Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacy
• Skill in managing people or programs

Benefits

Federal government comprehensive benefits package (eligibility depends on the type of position and work schedule).