Pharmacist - Clinical Job in Sheridan, WY

Summary

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

• Federal employees - Excepted service

  Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

• Internal to an agency

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

Duties

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Major Duties and Responsibilities of the Position
Outpatient Pharmacy Functions

• Ensures efficient and timely workload management of the local prescription pending file and act as a liaison and resolve problems as they arise with this program.
• Responsible for cost saving opportunities by actively being involved in formulary management activities.
• Evaluates medication orders and medication profiles for appropriateness of therapy.
• Responsible for the safe, accurate, and appropriate distribution or dispensing of medications within the medical center.

• Verifies electronic orders entered by the physician for accuracy while performing a prospective drug utilization evaluation taking into account drug-drug interactions, drug-allergy contraindications, drug-disease interactions, and dosage form.
• Ensures indication is listed on all medication orders for patients admitted to any unit of the Sheridan VA Medical Center.-Ensures therapy duplication is minimized and instructions given to nurses for specific use when duplication is ordered.
• Ensures that information such as generic name of drug, manufacturer's name, lot number, control number, shipment number, etc., are properly entered into unit dose packaging machine and are recorded on log books and on labels, when appropriate.

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by completing medication histories including patient interviews.
• Completes medication reconciliation including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications.
• Provides oral and/or written communication with other health care professionals regarding drug therapy selection and management.
• Monitors and assesses drug therapy, communicating the findings and any recommendations for medication changes to appropriate clinical providers for final approval, and documenting appropriately in CPRS.

• Applies rigid aseptic techniques in preparing sterile solutions.
• Performs scheduled cleaning and training to ensure compliance with USP 797 and 800 requirements.
• Oversees and double-checks all technician IV preparations.

• Ensures inventory discrepancies are resolved prior to dispensing, and notifies the Chief, Pharmacy Service or designee as soon as discrepancy is discovered.
• Fills controlled substances in both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy according to established policies and procedures.
• Distributes inpatient and outpatient orders and requests for controlled substances according to established pharmacy procedures and policies.
• Follows all VHA, DEA, and Pharmacy policies and procedures regarding controlled substances and notifies Chief, Pharmacy Service or designee of any discrepancies.

• Understands more advanced inventory principles and works closely with procurement tech and Chief, Pharmacy Service in effectively managing inventory levels.
• Receives supplies, checking for shortages, tampering, breakage, deterioration, or expiration. Selects proper storage area.

• Operates and maintains complicated pharmacy equipment including ScriptPro outpatient pharmacy automation, unit dose packaging machines, and inpatient pharmacy automation equipment.
• Utilizes all pharmacy equipment according to manufacturer, facility, and service policies and procedures.

• Provides leadership, guidance, and consultation to staff throughout the Medical Center and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
• Responsible for the self-development and education necessary to maintain licensure and stay current with the practice of pharmacy and Joint Commission standards.

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.
• 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).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

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 10/30/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12820263.

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

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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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.