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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Anticoagulation/Cardiology)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner job at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The pharmacist splits time between the anticoagulation clinic (blood thinner care) and the cardiology clinic, with a focus on heart failure treatment. The job has 1 vacancy, and the pharmacist works independently within their scope of practice.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens may apply, with narrow exceptions under VA policy. First consideration goes to current permanent John J. Pershing VA employees, and second to current permanent VHA employees, who must submit a non-award SF-50 (a federal personnel form).

What you would do

  • Split time between the anticoagulation clinic and cardiology clinic.
  • Manage blood thinner (anticoagulant) therapy for assigned patients.
  • Manage heart failure patients referred to the cardiology clinic.
  • Change, start, or stop medicines and order lab tests as needed.
  • Teach patients, caregivers, and staff about medicines and their proper use.
  • Supervise technical staff and keep the anticoagulation clinic running well.

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need one year of experience at the GS-12 level, which is the next lower grade. Qualifying work includes reviewing medication orders, taking patient medicine histories, and monitoring drug therapy. Preferred experience includes a post-graduate residency (ASHP-accredited) or board certification, plus experience managing anticoagulants or heart conditions.

With education: You need a Pharm.D. degree or a BS in Pharmacy from a school accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Foreign pharmacy degrees qualify with FPGEC certification.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, current, and unrestricted pharmacist license in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV that clearly shows your experience and skills
  • Official transcript showing your pharmacy degree (required)
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • SF-50 (non-award) if you are a current VHA employee

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications and skills (KSAs). Your resume, CV, and documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible. Reference checks are also part of the process.

Tips for this job:

  • Show your one year of GS-12 level clinical pharmacy experience with dates and hours per week.
  • Document each skill (KSA) listed in the announcement, since the agency strongly suggests it.
  • Include your transcript, because the application is incomplete without it.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on holidays. Hours may be adjusted to meet patient needs, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with a REAL ID-compliant form of identification
  • Pass a pre-employment physical exam
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccine, or an approved exemption
  • 2-year trial period
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$137,842 – $179,197 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Pharmacist (0660)
Announcement
CBSS-13104374-27-RH

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