Pharmacist (Chief Pharmacist)

Responsible for all aspects of pharmacy operations including dispensing pharmaceutical care clinical and community relations and accreditation compliance.

Plans and provides a completely integrated pharmacy program and coordinates these programs with all other departments within the institution.

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the medication delivery system and assures that the integrity of all medications are maintained and are properly stored. Determines that all medications are properly packaged and labeled.

Responsible for the institutions pharmaceutical budget and ensures national contract compliance as the COTR for the Preferred Prime Vendor (PPV) program VA contracts FSS GSA and mandatory contracts as they pertain to medication ordering.

Responsible for participating in quality assurance activities regarding medications.

Responsible for the appropriate development and performance of Drug Usage Evaluations (DUE).

Along with all other correctional institution employees incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
• Selective Service Requirement:

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:

• 1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
• 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
• 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established category rating criteria.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Basic Requirements:

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.

OR

• 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree Ph.D. Pharm.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree.

AND

Licensure:

Applicants also 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.

NOTE: ALL applicants MUST upload proof of current active and unrestricted license for verification at the time you apply.

AND

Medical Requirement:

Must be able to distinguish basic colors.

NOTE: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied.

Applicants who meet the Basic Requirements are qualified at the GS-11 level.

GS-12: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above applicants must have a minimum of one year of professional pharmacy experience that is equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience:

Applicants 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 facilitys 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.
• Experience in planning and providing a completely integrated pharmacy program and coordinating these programs with all other departments within the institution.
• Experience in determining that all medications are properly packaged and labeled.
• Experience in dispensing pharmaceuticals in accordance with proper procedures.
• Experience in supervising and directing subordinate staff consisting of Staff Pharmacists and/or Pharmacy Technicians (which may include civil service and/or Public Health Service staff).

All qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing process prior to employment with the Bureau of Prisons. This process includes validation of examinations licensure education internship and residency. Please electronically upload these documents along with your required supporting documentation at the time you apply.

If applicable credit will be given for paid and unpaid work experience. To receive proper credit you must show the actual time (week) spent in the activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application**