Clinical Pharmacist

Summary

The Inventory and Procurement Clinical Pharmacist will develop, organize, coordinate, manage, and lead the pharmacy inventory management and procurement functions within the Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System and develop, coordinate, organize, manage and maintain a complex pharmacy inventory and procurement system directed at the containment and reduction of drug therapy costs at all point of care.

Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEwsDuties include but are not limited to: Develop, implement and manage programs to optimize drug therapy costs. Monitor VHA contract pricing and account compliance to optimize procurement of the most cost-effective agents. Assist in cost usage analyses of high cost medications to identify high usage areas and usage trends. Consult and advise pharmacy leadership regarding inventory management. Monitor and report on status of pharmacy expenditures and identifying significant changes. Provide direct oversight of standard processes for the accountability of expired or soon to expire medications held for return for credit and ensures all items are secured and monitored. Process outdated, unusable and excess inventory for return and provide the financial oversight. Assure the proper pharmacy storage of all pharmaceuticals and supplies and coordinates purchase and record keeping of REMS medications. Lead department efforts to strategize response to pharmaceutical shortages in a standardized fashion. Develop and update policies and procedures defining operational requirements of all aspects of pharmacy inventory management and procurement execution. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) in Pharmacy Inventory Management and participe in various levels of committees and workgroups. Prepare regular computations and drug budget forecasting for department and regularly updating leadership. Utilize extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical primary and alternate procurement sources. Provide leadership and guidance regarding controlled substance storage, accountability and destruction. Oversee processes for integrating new medications (to the facility) into standard systems and processes. Prepare for annual wall to wall inventory and DEA biennial inventory functions. Serve as liaison between Supply Chain (Logistics) and Prosthetics departments. Oversee compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act. Utilize continuous quality improvement methods to detect and define problems and implement corrective action and improvement plans. Serve as liaison to CMOP QA Pharmacist to manage kickback orders, rejections and delivery arrangements of special pharmacy products. Provide backup to Pharmacy Informatics program managers on items pertaining to drug file maintenance. Provide backup to other program managers for medication shortages, Hazards Emergency Cache functions and drug recalls. Collaborate with Pharmacy management and Patient safety on pharmacy related training and development. Participate in development and implementation of drug education/clinical consultation to medical, surgical, nursing and pharmacy staff. Interface with other health care providers and administrators to ensure compliance with established pharmacy policies and procedures. Effectively communicate complex clinical and technical issues. Participate in self-development activities. Determine staff development needs and develop programs to enhance pharmacist and technician understanding and implementation of quality and safety programs. Assist in training of pharmacy employees and as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents. Collaborate with other clinical pharmacists on pharmacy training and development. Participate in facility developed or supported mentorship programs. Provide appropriate selection of drug therapy based on pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; monitoring for efficacy, side effects and clinical outcome; and advise prescribers as appropriate.. Provide patient specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicate relevant findings and or recommendations to other health care providers in charge of the patient. Perform continuous evaluation of prescribed medications, Provide medication counseling to patients. Complete medication histories and patient interviews. Serve as drug information resource. Participate in patient evaluations. Perform medication reconciliation at all transitions of care. Assess drug safety and efficacy. Report adverse drug events. Manage recalls and medication shortages. Enter supply orders. Maintain adequate drug stock. Supervise support personnel activities. Ensure dispensed drugs are correctly labeled and packaged and in compliance. Remain within compliance of all laws and directives relating to all manner of purchases. Verify fund availability prior to making purchases. Accurately input orders and reconcile payments timely and as directed by policy. Ensure compliance with all privacy laws when transmitting information Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: No Telework: Not eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

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 identification 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 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. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications and evaluation

Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order: Current, permanent federal employees of other agencies All other applicants based on Veterans' Preference IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Education

Important: A transcript must be submitted with your application. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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 10/09/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13076027. 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. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: License Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Transcript The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc. Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) License Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Recommended - In writing: demonstrate Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) - See "Qualifications" section of announcement Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference. Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.