Pharmacist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Carson, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Outpatient Pharmacy at Evans Army Community Hospital Fort Carson, CO. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Duties include serving as an expert on pharmaceuticals, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics in all patient age groups. The role requires knowledge of available drugs and pharmaceuticals, their interactions, and providing authoritative instructions, advice, and assistance to prescribing and dispensing officials on their effectiveness, suitability, and hazards. The pharmacist will advise on the safe and effective use of drug treatments and alternatives, conduct necessary patient education concerning medication, its administration, and signs of reaction, and counsel patients on their course of treatment, drug-drug and drug-nutrient interactions, and possible adverse effects. The role also involves reviewing the efficiency of drug regimens and advising on alternatives and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
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.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross.
Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Lifting up to 25 pounds is required.
Must be a US Citizen.
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 medication and preparing pharmaceuticals in a Medical Facility.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Serves as an expert on pharmaceuticals, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics in all patient age groups.
Provides authoritative instructions, advice and assistance to prescribing and dispensing officials on effectiveness, suitability, hazards, and other aspects of drug use.
Advises on the safe and effective use of drug treatments and alternatives.
Conducts necessary patient education concerning the medication, its administration, signs of reaction, and related matters.
Counsels patients on course of treatment, pertinent drug-drug and drug-nutrient interactions, possible adverse effects, and related matters.
Reviews efficiency of drug regimen.
Advises on alternatives and cost effectiveness.