Army
MEDICAL

MOS

61E

Clinical Pharmacologist

Description

The US Army Clinical Pharmacologist Officer examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends course of therapy for adults with particular emphasis  on management of drug therapy, drug interactions, and disorders caused or complicated by adverse reactions to drugs.

Core Skills

  • medication management and optimization
  • clinical decision support utilization
  • drug interaction analysis
  • data analysis and reporting
  • e-prescribing workflow design
  • formulary and inventory management
  • policy and protocol development
  • adverse event investigation
  • stakeholder communication
  • training and education
  • evidence‑based practice implementation
  • regulatory and compliance awareness
  • requirements gathering for clinical systems
  • quality improvement methodologies

Common Certifications

  • Pharmacist Licensure (PharmD, State License)
  • Board Certification in Clinical Pharmacology (BCPS or BCCP)
  • HIPAA Compliance Training
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Certificate

Civilian Career Paths

  • PHARMACY
  • PUBLIC HEALTH
  • MEDICAL LABORATORY

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