The position serves as a Supervisory Pharmacist responsible for the provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care that meets national professional standards for the Colville Service Unit in Nespelem, WA. The incumbent is responsible for all pharmacy operations, including screening/filling and dispensing of controlled and non-controlled prescriptions, all pharmacy-run clinics, immunization delivery, and policies and procedures.
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): 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. Licensure Applicants 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. 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 FOR GS-13 GRADE LEVEL: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: knowledge and experience with leadership roles for department budgets, training requirements for the department, recruitment for vacancies, departmental schedules and evaluating performance for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians; organize, plan, direct, evaluate, and implement comprehensive pharmacy services that meet national professional standards. 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) Formulates and implements overall pharmacy programs and plans to satisfy patient load requirements, priorities for services, and other health care objectives; Make decisions on health care issues not covered by precedent, protocol, or established policy; Manages and supervises the acquisition, storage, inventory management, and dispensing of all drugs; Establishes overall work schedule and determines individual or group work assignments; Serves as a pharmacy consultant and advisor on drug effects and selecting industry-recommended drug therapy for patients.