Pharmacist

Summary The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and motivated pharmacist with extensive experience with health-system pharmacy operations. The candidate must exemplify an understanding of medication safety standards, process improvement, education/training, and process improvement standards. The candidate must demonstrate a mastery of hospital experience and understand regulatory oversight. Learn more about this agency Duties Provides pharmaceutical guidance and expertise to program. Monitors and evaluates drug therapy for beneficial therapeutic outcome. Serves as technical authority and resource by providing drug information to physicians, nurses and patients on commercial and investigational drugs being utilized and ensures up-to-date information is readily available. Conducts clinical pharmacy research and actively collaborates with staff and clinical researchers in the design and implementation of complex investigational drug development and research protocols, including Phase 1, first in human studies. Monitors active investigational studies in Clinical Unit to ensure that all FDA, ethical issues and Pharmacy Department policies concerning the use of investigational drugs are being followed. Provides ongoing education in clinical setting and reviews and provides recommendations to others on pharmacy related issues where technical expertise is required. Creates reports and participates in education pertaining to pharmacology/toxicology and use of investigational and legend drugs and provides literature when appropriate. Responsible for the development, formulation and stabilization of suitable dosage forms of chemicals and drugs for investigational use in the Clinical Unit participant care. Manage a research pharmacy including USP 797 clean room maintenance requirements and guidelines, performing sterile and non-sterile compounding, and low to high-risk compounding specifications and formulations such as capsules and suspensions. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. Position requires active, current license as a Pharmacist. Position requires Education (You are highly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts.) Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors. This position is designated as an "emergency essential" position, and the selected candidate will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances Qualifications To qualify for the Pharmacist, GS-0660-14, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education Requirement 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. AND Licensure Requirement An active, current license as a pharmacist in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; AND You must have at least one year of professional pharmacy experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Providing advanced clinical and research pharmacy services in a medical or research facility. Compounding, formulating, and managing sterile and investigational drug products. Collaborating with physicians, clinical investigators, and research staff on drug therapy plans and research protocols. Conducting audits, studies, evaluations, and quality assurance activities related to drug utilization and pharmacy operations. Independently managing research pharmacy operations, including regulatory compliance, USP 797 requirements, staff training, and oversight. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. In addition to the previous requirements, you must demonstrate possession of active, current license as a Pharmacist. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12943060 Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education. Additional information This position is designated as an "emergency essential" position and the selected candidate will be considered an "emergency essential" employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non-emergency and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage. Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Applying page for helpful information on the application process. If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment. Expand Hide  additional information 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. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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