Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) in Oncology serves as an advanced practice provider responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining comprehensive clinical pharmacy services geared toward safe, effective, and cost-efficient patient care. The CPS practices under an approved Scope of Practice with prescriptive authority, functioning independently to initiate, modify, or discontinue medication therapy.

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or