Pharmacist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Naval Medical Center with the Directorate of Clinical Support, Pharmacy Division in San Diego, California. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties Serve as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner facilitating pharmaceutical care services and direct patient care programs within assigned service(s). Ensure drug utilization activities are aligned with patient care needs, evidence-based best practices, and regulated standards. Maintain collaborative and comprehensive medication therapy management clinics and services in designated areas of practice, under a scope of practice. Deliver direct care to patients though a variety of modalities and ensure documentation for encounters and clinical decisions in the electronic health records. Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, and other members of the healthcare team with the goal to educate, promote patient safety, and practice advancement. Review electronic medical records to monitor for drug therapy, including evaluation for adverse drug reactions, drug-drug and drug food interactions, disease due to iatrogenic cause, medication therapy duplication, or unnecessary polypharmacy. Identify high-risk patients and implement interventions to improve quality and safety. Perform drug usage evaluations, quality assurance/ performance improvement activities as required.

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.
• 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.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination unless exempted by professional medical personnel or for administrative reasons.
• This position requires screening for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity regardless of job series.
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires the incumbent to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• This position requires uncommon tours of duty hours working either fixed or rotating shifts, on an "on-call" basis, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a current, active, valid, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• 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.
• Must have at least one or more full years of professional pharmacy experience which includes dispensing medication, compounding prescribed drugs/pharmaceuticals, and counseling patients regarding their prescribed medication.
• 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 during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• Exemption: You are exempted from the basic requirement above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0660 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before.
• Advanced in-hire incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced leave accrual incentive 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

• Serve as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner facilitating pharmaceutical care services and direct patient care programs within assigned service(s).
• Ensure drug utilization activities are aligned with patient care needs, evidence-based best practices, and regulated standards.
• Maintain collaborative and comprehensive medication therapy management clinics and services in designated areas of practice, under a scope of practice.
• Deliver direct care to patients though a variety of modalities and ensure documentation for encounters and clinical decisions in the electronic health records.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, and other members of the healthcare team with the goal to educate, promote patient safety, and practice advancement.
• Review electronic medical records to monitor for drug therapy, including evaluation for adverse drug reactions, drug-drug and drug food interactions, disease due to iatrogenic cause, medication therapy duplication, or unnecessary polypharmacy.
• Identify high-risk patients and implement interventions to improve quality and safety.
• Perform drug usage evaluations, quality assurance/ performance improvement activities as required.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree