Pharmacist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Kings Bay, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Position is located at Naval Branch Health Clinic Kings Bay. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Incentives may be available for highly qualified applicants. Duties Prepares, conducts, or oversees the training of incoming pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians on the use of drugs and other pharmaceuticals. Advises providers on matters of patient care related to narcotic substances, medication misuse, mismanagement and coordination of patient care. Provides medication use and disease state education to patients and caregivers in both individual and group settings that effectively meet their needs. Coordinates efforts with non-pharmacy healthcare staff within Branch Health Clinic Kings Bay to include nursing, providers, ancillary support services, facilities, and IT department. Evaluates the clinical and financial impact of changes in pharmacy requirements which may arise from legal regulations, Defense Health Agency guidance, or the Department of Defense Pharmacy community.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG).
• A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
• Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.
• Immunization screening is required.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
• Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• US Citizens
• A doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• A current, active, valid, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• Must be able to distinguish basic colors.
• One year of professional pharmacy experience which includes: dispensing or ordering medications, managing drug interactions, and educating patients.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position may require a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Incentives may be available for highly qualified applicants.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, conducts, or oversees the training of incoming pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians on the use of drugs and other pharmaceuticals.
• Advises providers on matters of patient care related to narcotic substances, medication misuse, mismanagement and coordination of patient care.
• Provides medication use and disease state education to patients and caregivers in both individual and group settings that effectively meet their needs.
• Coordinates efforts with non-pharmacy healthcare staff within Branch Health Clinic Kings Bay to include nursing, providers, ancillary support services, facilities, and IT department.
• Evaluates the clinical and financial impact of changes in pharmacy requirements which may arise from legal regulations, Defense Health Agency guidance, or the Department of Defense Pharmacy community.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree