About the opportunity
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist functions at the highest level of clinical practice, working independently under an individual medical center scope of practice to directly care for patients. Based at the Loma Linda VA Health Care System / Veterans Health Administration, this role provides expert medication management within Patient Aligned Care Teams. The specialist designs, implements, assesses, monitors, and documents therapeutic plans utilizing effective, safe, and economical medication treatments. Responsibilities include prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting medications, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, performing physical assessments, serving as a consultant for intensive medication therapy management, and participating in the training of students and residents.
Salary and benefits
- Annual salary range of $168,211 to $218,677 per annum
- Federal employee benefits including healthcare, retirement, and leave accrual options
Who can apply?
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must possess a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education accredited college or school, or Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) certification for foreign graduates
- Must possess a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia
- For GS-13 level, must have one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and possess required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) including expert knowledge in a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice
Required documents
- Long-form resume or Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copy of transcripts if using education to qualify
- Licensure documentation
- DD-214 or Statement of Service, SF-15, and related veterans preference documents if applicable
- SF-50 for current or former federal employees if applicable
When to apply
- Opening date: 2026-10-23
- Application closing date: 2026-10-30 at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
- Prepare a complete application package including resume, transcripts, and required professional licenses
- Complete the full online assessment questionnaire via USA Staffing
- Submit your application and required documentation prior to the closing date
Additional information
- This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
- Selected applicants will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs health care personnel.
- Pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug screening are required.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Licensed clinical pharmacists with specialized expertise in pharmacy practice and direct patient care within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Candidates with experience working in Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT) or similar primary care clinical pharmacy environments.
- Professionals seeking a stable federal career with direct involvement in patient-centric therapeutic drug monitoring and clinical decision-making.
What should you think carefully about?
- Strict citizenship and full, unrestricted licensure requirements must be met without exception.
- The position requires participation in the annual seasonal influenza vaccination program as a condition of employment.
- Selected candidates must successfully complete a 1 or 2-year trial period.
- Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized for this vacancy.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an established clinical pharmacy career path within the federal healthcare system, allowing practitioners to operate at the highest level of clinical independence, engage in direct patient care, and participate in academic training and quality assurance programmes.
Our take
Licensed pharmacists with strong clinical skills and experience in primary care or PACT environments should seriously consider applying before the October deadline, keeping in mind the mandatory federal background checks, trial period, and vaccination policies.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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