Pharmacist & Facility Program Manager: Formulary Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Authorized

Relocation assistance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a skilled Pharmacist to lead formulary management and clinically advise on drug therapies within a VHA facility. This role includes coordinating drug protocols, performing drug-use evaluations, and supporting PADR analyses to optimize patient care and cost effectiveness.

The position requires ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. or BS-Pharmacy with a valid U.S. license, strong communication, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy with Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy.
• Full, current license to practice pharmacy in a U.S. state or equivalent territory.
• Licensure requirements include maintaining licensure and compliance with state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee local implementation of formulary and ensure compliance with directives and policies.
• Coordinate drug protocols, decision-analysis tools, and medication use evaluations.
• Provide clinical consultation on drug monographs, dosing, and therapeutic alternatives.
• Prepare reports on PADR/non-formulary activity to monitor quality and workload.
• Collaborate with pharmacoeconomics, procurement, and ADPAC to address shortages.
• Maintain and update local EHR drug files and align with national PBM updates.
• Precept trainees and mentor residents on formulary decision-making and projects.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm; telework may be available.

Skills

Pharmacy practice

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

ACPE-accredited BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D.

Foreign Pharmacy Degree with FPGEC (if applicable)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a skilled Pharmacist to lead formulary management and clinically advise on drug therapies within a VHA facility. This role includes coordinating drug protocols, performing drug-use evaluations, and supporting PADR analyses to optimize patient care and cost effectiveness.

The position requires ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. or BS-Pharmacy with a valid U.S. license, strong communication, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.