Clinical Pharmacist

To qualify for this GS-13 Clinical Pharmacy Specialist position, you must meet basic requirements including U.S. Citizenship, English proficiency, and graduation from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program with a Pharm.D. Or BS Pharmacy. A full, current, unrestricted pharmacist license in a state, territory, or D.C. Is required.

• U.S. citizenship required; noncitizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
• Graduates of foreign pharmacy programs must provide FPGEC certification, including passing the FPGEE and TOEFL iBT.
• Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the U.S., or the District of Columbia.
• Must maintain current registration if required for licensure.
• Pharmacists with a history of license revocation, suspension, or restriction may be appointed only per VA Handbook 5005 provisions.
• Unlicensed pharmacists must obtain licensure within 2 years of appointment or face removal.
• Grandfathering provision applies to VHA pharmacists employed on the effective date of the qualification standard.
• GS-13 level requires specialized experience and/or education as determined by grade-level standards.

Conduct complete appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories, drug histories, and performing physical examinations.

• Document relevant findings in the patient's medical record.
• Evaluate drug therapy through direct patient care involvement, including clinical assessment and objective findings.
• Communicate and document findings and recommendations to appropriate individuals and in appropriate records.
• With approved Scope of Practice and under attending physician supervision, assume limited authority to direct drug therapy.
• Order, perform, review, and/or analyze appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies to monitor and support drug therapy.
• Place consults as authorized within Scope of Practice.
• Serve as a physician extender in Preventive Medicine and Primary Care settings.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and medication use evaluations.

Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

• Subject to urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all VA Health Care Personnel.
• Must serve a 1- or 2-year trial period; employment may be terminated if it does not advance the public interest.
• Must provide acceptable REAL ID-compliant identification for employment (effective May 7, 2025).

Complete federal benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Retirement benefits through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays.
• Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with up to $200,000 in student loan reimbursement.
• Telework eligible as determined by agency policy.
• Access to VA for Vets career development resources for Veterans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

This position is open to current permanent VA Nationwide employees and permanent Federal employees of other agencies.

• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• The 2-page resume requirement does not apply to this position; use the standard Clinical Resume Document as instructed.
• EDRP eligibility requires meeting VHA policy requirements and submitting an application within four months of appointment.
• Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply.
• All VA Health Care Personnel must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program; exemptions may be granted for medical or religious reasons.
• Wearing a face mask is required if an influenza vaccination exemption is granted.
• Contact Ariana Moulds at 713-304-3732 or [email protected] for questions about this announcement.
• The address for the Lexington VA Health Care System is 2250 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY 40511.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care to over 9 million Veterans each year. VHA operates through more than 1,200 health care facilities, including VA Medical Centers and outpatient clinics, with a mission to honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The Lexington VA Health Care System serves Veterans in central and eastern Kentucky, offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. This Clinical Pharmacist position is based at the main facility on Leestown Road, where you will work closely with primary care and preventive medicine teams to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes.

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