Pharmacist

Dispense, prescribe and/ or administer medicine.

Screen for drug interactions and reviews pertinent laboratory results, when necessary, as part of the prescription verification process.

Interface with physicians or other health care providers in the design of a drug treatment plan and monitors drug therapy for patients.

Prepare complex combinations regimens for clinical protocols including new and investigational agents and biologic response modifiers.

Provide drug information to physicians, nurses, and patients on investigational drugs being utilized and ensures that up to date information is readily available in the patient care units.

Compare and contrast therapeutic regimens and use for new and existing products.

The pharmacist joins medical teams on their daily rounds to monitor and review patient drug therapy.

Reviewing intravenous (IV) medication for incompatibilities, a task primarily performed in an inpatient setting where IV therapy is common.

Providing up-to-date drug information directly to patient care units.

Overseeing technicians who fill sterile pharmaceuticals, which often includes IV admixtures for hospitalized patients.

Preparing complex regimens for clinical protocols, including investigational agents and biologic response modifiers, often administered in a controlled hospital environment.

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience 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 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 requirement 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. Licensure: 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: Must be able to distinguish basic colors Experience: One year of professional pharmacy experience which includes dispensing medication, preparing pharmaceuticals, and providing medication counseling to patients.