Supervisory Pharmacist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Knox, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The position serves as a supervisory pharmacist in high volume outpatient pharmacies. Ft Knox pharmacies provide outpatient pharmacy services for Active-Duty service members and their families as well as retirees and their families. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation - A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. - Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
This position is subject to pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
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.
This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
Lifting up to 20 pounds may be required.
The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Subject to callback requirement to report to duty within 2 hours of notification due to mission requirements.
Per AR 190-51 Ch. 4-6 "Reliability of persons having unaccompanied access to controlled medical substances", the incumbent will be required to submit DA Form 7708 upon entering federal service, and annually thereafter.
The employee must obtain and maintain a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) clearance and access.
This position requires the incumbent to pass a pre-placement medical and annual medical surveillance exam in accordance with Occupational Health requirements.
This position requires that the employee occasionally travel away from the normal duty station upto 5% of the time.
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.
Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors.
One year of professional pharmacy experience which includes assisting with overseeing pharmacy functions; establishing overall work to be accomplished; and providing training or oversight to pharmacy staff.
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.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
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.

Nice To Haves

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
You are exempt from the basic requirements 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.

Responsibilities

Provides pharmaceutical care to enrolled beneficiaries, assisting in managing medications, assisting providers, and ensuring joint commission readiness.
Conducts periodic inspections and establishes stock levels of pharmaceuticals maintained in the clinic and related areas.
Prepares and dispenses medications using appropriate techniques and following the health system's policies and procedures.
Provides concise, applicable, and timely responses to requests for drug information from health care providers and patients.
Evaluates performance of the employees and gives advice and counsels for performance improvement, and on both work and administrative matters.