Supervisory Pharmacist (Clinical)

Job summary

About the Position: Serves as Pharmacy Clinical Services Program Coordinator and supervisor of clinical pharmacy operations at a medical treatment facility (MTF) and outlying areas with the Defense Health Agency, located at Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital, Directorate of Clinical Support, Department of Pharmacy, Outpatient Pharmacy, Camp Humphreys, Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Major duties

Serve as the Pharmacy Clinical Services Program Coordinator and primary point of contact in the preparation for formal reviews by The Joint Commission (TJC). Review sources of new/revised laws and regulations/determines applicability to the system and each department. Develop medication safety programs and initiatives to ensure safe and appropriate medication use and processes for patients. Serve as a liaison between pharmacy, nursing, medical staff, and other healthcare professionals in order to ensure safe and standardized medication use processes. Coordinate activities, lead staff, and manage systems related to medication safety to ensure that the medication use processes meet or exceed the reasonable expectations of patients. Serve as leader of the program, responsible for leading the development and maintenance of all inpatient clinical program operations. Provide input concerning which items should be stocked based on their effectiveness, cost, and appropriateness for their intended use. Participate in academic research projects and provide consultation services dealing with the most difficult and unusual pharmaceutical issues.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Supervisory Pharmacist: Education: 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. Exemption: You are exempt 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. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. Licensure: A current, active, valid, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Medical Requirement: Must be able to distinguish basic colors. Experience: One year of professional pharmacy experience which includes: providing clinical pharmaceutical care for patients; advising on medication therapy management for various conditions; dispensing prescriptions, and supervising pharmacy staff members. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.