Pharmacist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Hood, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Defense Health Agency at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include analyzing patterns and trends to determine appropriate, effective, and economical prescribing and dispensing of drugs, looking for indications of misuse or abuse of pharmaceuticals and recommending corrective or remedial action. The role involves inspecting pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with operating instructions and quality assurance criteria and procedures, developing pharmacotherapeutic regimens for complex cases with providers/physicians, and participating in, conducting, or approving studies involving pharmaceuticals and pharmacy-related issues. Additionally, the position requires monitoring the training of residents, interns, and fellows to ensure drug-related issues are fully and correctly addressed in their curriculum and that required skill levels are attained.

Requirements

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 preparing pharmaceuticals, providing medication counseling to patients, and providing pharmaceutical education to healthcare professionals.
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.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds 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 or American Heart Association.
Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
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 requires a 1 year probationary period.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential.
Position is designated as Mission Essential.

Nice To Haves

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
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

Analyze patterns and trends to determine appropriate, effective, and economical prescribing and dispensing of drugs.
Look for indications of misuse or abuse of pharmaceuticals and recommends corrective or remedial action.
Inspect pharmacy operations in the main and any remote facilities to ensure compliance with operating instructions and quality assurance criteria and procedures.
Develop, with the provider/physician, pharmacotherapeutic regimens for especially difficult or complex cases.
Participate in, conduct, or approve studies involving pharmaceuticals and pharmacy related issues.
Monitor training of residents, interns, and fellows to ensure drug related issues are fully and correctly dealt with in their curriculum and that the required levels of skill have been attained.