Pharmacist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Seymour Johnson AFB, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This Pharmacist position is located at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The role provides pharmacy services and guidance to staff, patients, and other healthcare professionals. It includes processing and dispensing medication orders, reviewing patient information for potential drug-related issues, preparing specialized medications, and educating patients and staff. The position is designated Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential, requiring the incumbent to report during contingency operations, emergencies, and severe weather. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Pharmacy from an ACPE-recognized program 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 continuously employed in that series since September 27, 2017 or earlier.
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, including computerized medication order processing, consultation with patients or healthcare professionals, and inspection of patient medical records to identify drug order problems.
Ability to distinguish basic colors.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; moderate to heavy lifting is required.
Must meet non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact.
Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
Subject to a suitability or fitness determination and required Personnel Security Investigation.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to staff on pharmacy and administrative-related issues.
Process medication orders using computerized order entry.
Extract pertinent data from patient charts for consultations with patients or hospital staff.
Monitor patient charts or laboratory data to identify or resolve drug order problems.
Ensure dispensed medications comply with legal and hospital requirements.
Prepare manufactured items, including cytotoxic drugs, parenteral nutrition, and intravenous admixtures, in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Dispense prescriptions, special formulas, extemporaneous compounds, and other special therapeutic preparations according to professional and military standards.
Advise patients on the correct use of their medications.
Educate staff on pharmacy department operations and policies, and provide current drug information.
Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations; make every attempt to report on time or remain on duty during severe weather.