Pharmacist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Tacoma, WA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

This Pharmacist position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. The incumbent is responsible for clinical pharmacy functions at the military treatment facility and serves as its expert on pharmaceuticals, polypharmacy, and pharmacotherapeutics. The position includes preparing, conducting, or overseeing training for students, physicians, pharmacists, and other health care providers on the use of drugs and pharmaceuticals, as well as providing Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services in the ambulatory care setting. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

The position requires an active, valid, unrestricted pharmacy license and a qualifying doctoral degree in Pharmacy, except for specified current federal employees in the 0660 occupational series. Applicants must also meet the stated experience requirement and medical requirement. The position is designated mission essential and may involve uncommon duty hours, including on-call, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. It requires pre-employment and annual physical examinations, BLS certification, tuberculosis testing, immunization screening, and the ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, unless exempt as a qualifying current federal employee in the 0660 occupational series.
• A current, active, valid, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• One year of professional pharmacy experience specific to inpatient clinical functions, including preparing medications, providing patient counseling, and monitoring pharmaceutical dispensing; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Ability to distinguish basic colors.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Completion of a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Tuberculosis testing and immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
• Ability to work uncommon duty hours as required, potentially including on-call, fixed or rotating shifts, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• U.S. citizenship; proof of citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a PGY1 residency.
• Clinical Pharmacist experience.
• Clinical Pharmacy experience related to the emergency department (ED).

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical pharmacy functions for the military treatment facility.
• Serve as the facility expert on pharmaceuticals, polypharmacy, and pharmacotherapeutics.
• Prepare, conduct, or oversee training for students, physicians, pharmacists, and other health care providers on the use of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
• Conduct Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services in the ambulatory care setting.
• Report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergency situations when required to support mission operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits eligibility depends on the position and employment status.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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