Supervisory Pharmacist

Summary

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.

Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and expience 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 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. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. License: 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: Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors. Experience: 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.

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/. How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

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. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it 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. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.