Lead Pharmacist (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC.
• Applicants MUST be a USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer (PHS Officer) or Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate. Civilian employees are NOT eligible for this position.
  
  

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The position is located in a hazardous duty environment.
• Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
• Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
• Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
• Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging patients or staff exiting the building(may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than oneself).
• Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary.
• Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
• Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
  
  

Education

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• PharmD. degree and two years of professional experience as a pharmacist. Degree must be from a program that is accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
• Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• National Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (NCPS) Certification.
• Expertise in pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and all management aspects related to the practice of pharmacy in a clinic/infirmary setting.
• Possesses necessary skills for operating general office technology including Microsoft Office products.
• Possess knowledge of grammar, spelling & punctuation to identify and correct errors to ensure accurate copy.
• Possesses knowledge of and is competent in understanding and communicating pharmaceutical nomenclature including generic, chemical & trade names, Latin abbreviations, dosage forms, drug strengths, formulations & English-Metric equivalents.
• Competent in data entry and ability to work with & analyze numbers, including bookkeeping & basic accounting skills.
• Competent in the use of office machines including photocopiers, calculators, and personal computers.
• Competent in the application of computer programs to facilitate management operations in a clinic environment.
• Maintains CPR/BLS certification
• Possesses ability to work efficiently, accurately & organized in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Additional information

Memorandum Of Agreement

U.S. Public Service Commissioned Corps officers are detailed to Department of Homeland Security as described in a Memorandum of Agreement.

Supervisory Controls

The Lead Pharmacist works under the supervision of the Clinical Director (CD). Assignments of a professional nature are long-term and broadly defined in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines. Completed work is only periodically evaluated for technical soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to professional standards and PHS requirements. Procedures for performing some work are established, but the incumbent has significant independence to implement changes to benefit facility operations and detainee health. In cases where IHSC policies and guides are non-specific, the incumbent is required to exercise judgment in the selection and application of appropriate guidelines and originality in developing appropriate solutions.

Salary

Please note that the salary is dependent on the officer's rank, years in service, and location of duty station.

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