Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking Clinical Pharmacists for the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, WI. This position functions within clinical sections of the Pharmacy service line under the Chief of Staff's Office. The Clinical Pharmacist interprets and verifies medication orders, reviews patient medication profiles, provides drug and policy information to patients and medical center staff, supports formulary maintenance, participates in interdisciplinary care, and contributes to pharmacy education and quality improvement programs.

Location: Tomah, WI

Vacancies: Many vacancies

Salary: $140,195 - $182,257 per year

Pay Scale & Grade: GS-12

Promotion Potential: None

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Additional Schedule Details: Regular rotation staffing in the Inpatient Pharmacy on Sundays, 7:00am - 11:00am, and holidays, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Typical frequency is approximately one Sunday shift every two months and one holiday shift per calendar year.

EHR Implementation Schedule Note: Tomah VA is implementing a new health record in January 2027. Post go-live staff may be required to work alternative shifts, including evenings, nights, and weekends, until implementation is complete.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Telework: Not eligible

Remote/Virtual: Not available

Travel Required: Not required

Relocation Expenses: Not reimbursed

Drug Test: Required

Security Clearance: Other

Position Sensitivity/Risk: Non-sensitive / Low Risk

Background Check: Credentialing and suitability/fitness required

Financial Disclosure: Not required

Union Representation: Yes

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify accuracy and appropriateness of medication orders and prescriptions during order finishing.
• Consult with medical center staff on therapeutic or policy questions related to outpatient prescriptions or inpatient physician orders.
• Ensure formulary guidelines are followed according to applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy of drug dispensing based on patient history, medication profile review, good clinical practice, and other relevant factors.
• Provide drug information to physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.
• Provide oral and written drug information to inpatient and outpatient Veterans as appropriate.
• Conduct clinical screening procedures, including creatinine clearance calculations for at-risk patients.
• Provide discharge medication counseling to Veterans and families discharging home from medicine service and short-stay rehabilitation.
• Assist the Chief of Pharmacy with formulary maintenance.
• Gather information supporting inclusion or removal of drugs from formulary at the national, VISN, or local level.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, including discharge planning and falls assessments.
• Make recommendations to improve therapy and support transition to home.
• Assist with instruction of professional or technical pharmacy students.
• Assist in training new technicians and pharmacists.
• Participate in quality improvement activities involving drug therapy and clinical pharmacy functions.
• Provide a monitoring program for adverse drug reactions as required by The Joint Commission.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Must be subject to a background/security investigation.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and remain subject to testing requirements for this testing designated position.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must complete all application requirements and online onboarding requirements.
• Must provide acceptable identification for employment eligibility verification.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for Department of Veterans Affairs health care personnel.
• Selected applicant will be required to serve a one-year or two-year trial period.

Eligibility:

• This announcement is open to the public, including all U.S. Citizens.
• The two-page resume requirement does not apply to this position.
• This is an open continuous announcement, and applicants may be referred weekly or bi-weekly until the position is filled.
• The announcement may close before the listed closing date if a qualified applicant is found.

Education and Licensure Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Foreign pharmacy graduates meet the education requirement if they provide proof of Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission certification, including passing the FPGEE and TOEFL iBT.
• Must have a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Must maintain current registration if required for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure.
• Applicants pending completion of education, certification, or licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

GS-12 Qualification Requirements:

• Must meet the basic pharmacist education, licensure, and English language proficiency requirements.
• Must have one full year of creditable experience at the next lower level, GS-11 or equivalent, directly related to Clinical Pharmacy work; or
• Must have completed an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. program.
• Qualifying experience includes reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness.
• Qualifying experience includes processing and filling medication orders.
• Qualifying experience includes interacting with clinical staff and making medication therapy recommendations to ensure safe and effective care.
• Qualifying experience includes reviewing patient medications, allergies, labs, and medical record information to identify and solve medication-related problems.
• Qualifying experience includes contacting providers, documenting recommendations and interventions, and providing refill extensions or partial medication supplies.
• Qualifying experience includes taking health and medication histories and performing medication reconciliation.
• Qualifying experience includes providing drug information and assisting with formulary management, therapeutic substitutions, nonformulary reviews, medication usage evaluations, and adverse drug event documentation.
• Qualifying experience includes providing oversight of technical staff in medication distribution.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with patients and health care staff.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security.
• Skill in monitoring and assessing drug therapy outcomes, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in an outpatient setting or health system pharmacy as an intern, resident, or pharmacist.

Education:

• Transcripts are required if using education to qualify.
• Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education by a recognized credential evaluation organization.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical requirements are evaluated under VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
• A pre-employment physical examination is required.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Standard Clinical Resume Document uploaded into the restricted resume field
• Full resume or CV may be uploaded separately into the other document upload field without page limitation
• License, if applicable or required
• Transcript, if using education to qualify
• Professional certification, if applicable
• DD-214 / Statement of Service, if applicable
• SF-15, if applicable
• SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action, if applicable
• Cover letter, disability letter, PCS orders, performance appraisal, separation notice, and other supporting documents, if applicable

Benefits:

• Comprehensive federal benefits package.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance options may be available depending on appointment type and work schedule.
• Paid time off and federal retirement benefits may be available depending on appointment type and work schedule.
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service, subject to approval.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Application Deadline: August 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Status: Accepting applications

This is an open continuous announcement for Clinical Pharmacist vacancies at the Tomah VA Medical Center. Qualified applicants may be referred weekly or bi-weekly until the position is filled, and the announcement may close early if a qualified applicant is found.

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