Supervisory Pharmacist (Clinical-Inpatient)

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): All pharmacists must meet all of the following basic requirements: Degree 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.

Licensure All applicants must have passed the North Pharmacist Licensure (NAPLEX) and the Multi-state Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). Applicants also must be licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Medical Requirement Must be able to distinguish basic colors.

Experience Applicant's qualifications background must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary to perform the work of the position. Pharmacy work requires knowledge of the use, clinical effects, and composition of medications, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties.

Qualifying professional pharmacy experience may involve, but is not limited to: Dispensing medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and providing information to health practitioners and patients about proper usage of medications and side effects; Evaluating medication use patterns and outcomes for patients in hospitals or managed care organizations; Performing administrative, consultative, or staff advisory work for a medical facility's pharmacy program; Planning, monitoring and evaluating medication programs or regimens; Establishing medication-handling procedures for the storage and preservation of medications; Researching medical literature and/or clinical medication information to provide accurate responses to inquiries; and/or Maintaining all medication records required by law.

In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

GS-13: In addition to the licensure and educational requirements described above, a minimum of one year of professional pharmacy experience that is equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Supervised inpatient pharmacy clinical services and operations, managed departmental budgeting and quarterly workload reporting, assigned and evaluated staff performance, supported the professional development of licensed pharmacy personnel, and provided direct pharmaceutical care to patients. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Pharmacist Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Provides technical and administrative supervision to pharmacist clinicians assigned to pharmacist-led clinics in the inpatient department. Provides day-to-day supervision of staff, including work assignments, performance management, employee development, and personnel actions.

Reviews and analyzes Inpatient Pharmacy records, reports and monitors other evidence of work production, expenditures, utilization of resources for the purpose of fund control, i.e. monitors and maintains outpatient pharmacy operating budget. Takes the appropriate health history, follows and adjusts the developed treatment plan and monitors the patient's outcome to the prescribed treatment plan. Provides pharmaceutical services to focus on therapeutic drug monitoring.

Performs on a regular basis and which involve risk to patient's life, safety, health or well- being. Conducts authorized pharmacy clinics for examination, diagnosis and treatment of specialized patients. Rotating shifts, days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required for this position.