Pharmacy Program Manager (Pharmacoeconomics/Formulary Management)- EDRP Authorized

<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws The Pharmacy Program Manager (Pharmacoeconomics/Formulary Management) is responsible for leading and coordinating pharmacoeconomic programs, formulary management activities, and cost-containment initiatives across VA North Texas. Their scope spans Program Management, Administrative & Quality Assurance, Research & Education, Clinical Practice, and Communication. A. Program Management Leads cost-containment strategies, formulary maintenance, drug utilization reviews, and pharmacoeconomic research. Evaluates new medications for budget impact and formulary considerations. Oversees cost-efficient use of high-cost or high-risk medications and may serve as approval authority. Conducts drug use evaluations, tracks KPIs, analyzes trends, and implements improvement plans. Manages Prior Authorization Drug Requests, therapeutic interchange activities, formulary reviews, and formulary change processes. Develops medication criteria for use and tools to measure outcomes of formulary and pharmacoeconomic interventions. Collaborates on drug shortages, recalls, adverse drug event monitoring, and REMS activities. B. Administrative and Quality Assurance Performs data analytics using tools such as SQL, Power BI, Pyramid, and Excel. Maintains pharmacoeconomic resources and references. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and P&T Committee activities (facility and VISN). Ensures drug file accuracy and provides consultation on drug procurement, cost analysis, and patient care. Documents cost-avoidance activities and supports performance measure achievement. C. Research and Education Supports trainee education and provides preceptorship in pharmacoeconomics and research. Coordinates clinical research, outcomes studies, and real-world evidence assessments. Educates staff and providers on formulary management, guidelines, and cost-effective drug use. Contributes to VISN and national PBM research and drug utilization evaluation initiatives. Completes required training and supports staff development. D. Clinical Reviews medication regimens for safety, effectiveness, dosing, interactions, and therapeutic outcomes. Monitors and reports drug errors, adverse reactions, allergies, and compliance. Applies laboratory interpretation skills for dose adjustments and patient assessment. Monitors high-risk and high-cost medication use and formulary adherence using dashboards. Identifies misuse, inappropriate dosing, duplications, interactions, suboptimal response, and deprescribing opportunities. Provides cost-effective therapeutic recommendations and pharmacokinetic guidance. Serves as a drug information resource and documents clinical interventions. E. Communication Maintains effective relationships with providers, nursing staff, and other departments. Serves as an authoritative resource to resolve medication-related questions and ensures positive communication experiences. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, between 7am- 5pm /8 hour work schedule); Tour may be adjusted or extended to meet patient care needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 55490F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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. 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.<h3>Education</h3>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/. Accreditation Information: Please site specific the accreditation information from the qualification standards or use the generic description for all others. Example - Sample for Pharmacist: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Verification of accreditation may be made obtained from Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpeaccredit.org/ NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. NOTE: If your school was accredited by ACPE at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the ACPE website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.