CLINICAL PHARMACIST

About the role

This position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI and is organizationally aligned under Pharmacy Service. The primary purpose of this position is the interpretation of provider's orders, dispensing of appropriate medications in the inpatient and outpatient setting, and counseling patients on proper medication administration and storage. The incumbent serves as a Pharmacy consultant in all aspects of Pharmacy in a highly complex and diversified hospital.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required (non‑citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy).
• English language proficiency (spoken and written) as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
• Education: 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. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from ACPE (20 N. Clark St., Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60602‑5109; phone 312‑664‑3575; http://www.acpe‑accredit.org/). Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree programs; today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy. Transcripts required.
• OR: Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if they can provide proof of FPGEC Certification (passing FPGEE and TOEFL iBT). Documentation required.
• Licensure: Full, current, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (including Puerto Rico) or the District of Columbia. Must maintain current registration if required for licensure. Any license revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or probationary may be appointed only per VA Handbook 5005 Part II Chapter 3 Section B paragraph 16. May qualify under Grandfathering Provision for current VHA employees.
• Grade Determinations for GS‑12 Clinical Pharmacist: In addition to basic requirements, candidates must meet one of the following: 1 year of experience equivalent to GS‑11 VA or non‑VA experience, OR completion of an ACPE‑accredited Pharm.D. program. Additionally must demonstrate KSAs: knowledge of professional pharmacy practice; ability to communicate orally and in writing with patients and health‑care staff;