The Formulary Management Specialist at the Tomah VA Medical Center (VAMC) functions in the Operations section of the Pharmacy service line and will use their knowledge of current developments in field of pharmacy to develop, implement, and coordinate clinical pharmacy and medication safety initiatives to ensure safe appropriate medication use processes for patients while providing clinical, organizational, educational, and administrative services for the pharmacy department.
Program Management: Solves problems, coordinates and organizes responsibilities to maximize outcomes in by formulary Management. Maintains expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area. Conducts prospective/retrospective drug use evaluations of high-use, high cost, or high-risk drugs.
Prepares and reports data, makes recommendations for corrective action, and develops education programs/interventions that would alter suboptimal prescribing or work patterns per established processes. Develops professional relationships with non-pharmacy personnel and projects the highest level of pharmacy practice and competence.
Clinical Practice: Maintains advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameter. Evaluates orders for appropriateness and drug interactions, allergies and adverse reactions, and duplicate therapy. Accountable for medication reconciliation according to facility policy.
Order entry/review process: Verifies accuracy and appropriateness of medication orders and prescriptions during order finishing. Consults with medical center staff when there are questions concerning therapeutic or policy matters regarding outpatient prescriptions. Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, and other associated health professionals. Provides oral and written drug information to outpatients, as appropriate.
Conducts clinical screening procedures such as the calculation of creatinine clearances for "at risk" Veterans. The results are shared with the provider and suggestions made as to dosage adjustments or other appropriate change(s). Clinical Education and Scholarly Activities: Serves as a preceptor/trainer for visiting healthcare professionals or students who want to broaden their knowledge and skills and/or establish their own clinical practice in the designated practice area.
Assumes an active role in staff development of peers and provides educational opportunities to nursing, medical staff and to other ancillary services. Customer Service and Teamwork: Demonstrates responsiveness to customer needs and is empathetic to their problems. Responds to request for assistance from patients, families, and staff in a friendly and cooperative manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 02154F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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YASMIN.SCOTT@VA.GOV · 910-488-2120 X1499
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $150535 – $195699/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This is a Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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