Pharmacist Job in Tulsa, OK

Summary

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Duties

The incumbent of this position is responsible for promoting compliance with national, VISN, and facility formulary guidelines, resulting in appropriate and timely access to medications. Programs and program activities shall focus on pharmaceutical formulary selection, formulary implementation, medication conversions, high-risk medication management, medication use reviews, implementation/creation of ordering pathways, and staff education.

Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following:

Formulary Management Program Responsibilities:
The incumbent shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of formulary programs to include:

1. Facilitate timely review of prescriptions from non-VA providers to include review for eligibility for non-VA care, and coordination with the non-VA provider to ensure compliance with formulary guidelines.
2. Coordinate the timely evaluation of restricted and non-formulary medication requests, with consistent application of national, VISN, and facility guidelines
3. Develop, implement, and manage programs to optimize drug therapy costs.
4. Interface with internal and external customers to identify, develop, and implement appropriate formulary programs, outcomes assessment, and cost-saving initiatives.
5. Monitors and trends pharmaceutical costs to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement.
6. Plan and implement medication conversions to reduce drug therapy costs, while ensuring the availability of appropriate, effective therapy.
7. Works with the Pharmacy Clinical Program Manager and Informatics Pharmacist to conduct prospective/ retrospective medication use reviews of high-use, high-cost, and/or high-risk drugs, including opioids. Works in conjunction with the Informatics Pharmacist to prepare and report analysis of data, make recommendations for corrective action, and develop education programs/interventions that promote rational, cost-effective prescribing.
8. Coordinates monitoring and dispensing of high-cost and/or high-risk medications (to include oral chemotherapy, special order medications, and opioids) to ensure rational, appropriate use while preventing unnecessary waste.

1. Participate in the development /presentation of medication monographs and treatment protocols for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
2. Coordinate facility adverse drug event reporting, with appropriate submission to VA ADERS and FDA MedWatch.
3. Documents all interventions following standard policies/ procedures for purposes of outcome, and workload assessment.
4. Performs dispensing activities as needed. Screens medication orders for appropriateness regarding drug selection, dosing, allergies, drug-drug interactions, and laboratory information. Enters and /or verifies orders in VISTA and dispenses medications according to established policies/ procedures.
5. Actively participates in the facility's Joint Commission continuous readiness program.

1. Works with the Pharmacy Clinical Program Manager to identify and target drug therapy interventions. Develops and performs in-services promoting cost-effective medication management to all health care providers and pharmacy staff within the Medical Center.
2. Serves as a resource and provides information and education to pharmacy staff, providers, and patients. Education is provided through in-services, newsletters, and face-to-face encounters.
3. Participates in the precepting of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents to increase the awareness and understanding of pharmacoeconomic and formulary management issues.
4. Complies with all departmental and hospital professional/non-professional educational attendance and documentation requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a trial period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/06/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12773505.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.