# Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Anticoagulation/Cardiology)

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c2d9e30c-477b-4d13-b639-bcf0ae0927ae

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Poplar Bluff, MO
- Salary: 137842 – 179197 USD per year

## Summary

A clinical pharmacy specialist working within a VA medical center to manage anticoagulation and heart failure patients independently, making medication adjustments, monitoring outcomes, and educating providers and patients on drug therapy. This role suits pharmacists with advanced clinical training and cardiology or anticoagulation expertise who want to practice at the highest level with significant autonomy.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Medication Therapy Management, Patient Education

## Required

- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or equivalent degree from ACPE-accredited program
- Active, unrestricted pharmacy license in a U.S. state or territory
- One year of clinical pharmacy experience at GS-12 level or equivalent
- Expert knowledge of anticoagulation and/or cardiology pharmacy practice
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade clinical decisions
- Advanced skill in monitoring drug therapy outcomes and interpreting laboratory parameters

## Nice to have

- One year of post-graduate pharmacy residency with ASHP accreditation
- Board certification in a pharmacy specialty
- Experience managing anticoagulants
- Experience managing complex cardiovascular conditions including hypertension and heart failure

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890980900