Pharmacist
About The Position
This position is located at Naval Hospital Pensacola, Directorate of Clinical Support. The pharmacist dispenses medications, provides information to health practitioners and patients about proper medication use, and serves as an expert on pharmaceuticals, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation utilizing DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce. The position is being filled at the GS-11/12 target GS-12 level. Duties reflect the full-performance GS-12 level and may be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision. Eligible selectees may receive promotion to the target grade without further competition when recommended by management.
Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Meet the basic pharmacist requirement with a doctoral degree in Pharmacy recognized by ACPE or a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body, unless exempt as a qualifying current federal employee in the 0660 occupational series continuously employed in that series since September 27, 2017 or before.
- Hold a current, active, valid, unrestricted pharmacy license in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
- Be able to distinguish basic colors.
- For GS-11 qualification: have three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., or a Ph.D., Pharm.D., or equivalent doctoral degree.
- For GS-12 qualification: have at least one year of professional pharmacy experience dispensing medication, preparing pharmaceuticals, and providing inpatient, outpatient, or retail functions such as developing pharmacokinetic and pharmacotherapeutic regimens.
- Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
- Complete a background investigation and credit check; appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
- Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and applicable pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
- Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to ensure required health and fitness for the duties.
- Meet immunization screening requirements, including Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, applicable other immunizations, and annual seasonal influenza vaccination unless medically or religiously exempt with documentation.
- Complete required Tuberculosis testing.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- If using foreign education, provide an evaluation establishing equivalency to an accredited U.S. education program or evidence of full credit for courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical pharmacy functions for the military treatment facility (MTF).
- Monitor the dispensing of pharmaceuticals in the MTF and allied facilities.
- Develop pharmacotherapeutic regimens with attending physicians for especially difficult or complex cases.
- Prepare and conduct, or oversee, training for physicians, pharmacists, and other health care providers on the use of drugs and other pharmaceuticals.
- Prepare and dispense prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients.
- Evaluate, transcribe, and interpret provider prescription orders to determine the appropriateness of drug therapy.
Benefits
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
