Pharmacist

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a clinical pharmacist for the Pharmacy Department at the Red Lake Service Unit. The role involves providing pharmaceutical services, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and best practices in patient care. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Pharmacy and be licensed to practice, with responsibilities including collaboration with healthcare professionals, inventory management, and patient consultation.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in a State or territory.
• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to distinguish basic colors.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality pharmaceutical services to eligible patients.
• Collaborate with physicians on prescription compatibility.
• Maintain inventory of medications.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Services

Patient Care

Education

Doctoral degree in Pharmacy

Job description

This position is located in the Pharmacy Department of the Red Lake Service Unit, Red Lake, MN. The employee serves as a clinical pharmacist providing quality pharmaceutical services to eligible patients in accordance with Federal and State law, Indian Health Service regulations, and accepted ethical
standards. Work is performed on an assigned basis; Incumbent may be required to work on a rotational basis for shift, weekend and holiday duty as needed and assigned.
Duties

Requirements

Must pass pre-employment examination.
Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, COVID-19, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.

You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications
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(external link) (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) 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.

Medical Requirements
Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors.

In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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:

GS-11 In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements listed above, Experience or training which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-11 level.
Have 3-years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, Ph.D., Phar.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

GS-12 - In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements listed above, Experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-12 level.
One year of professional pharmacy experience equivalent to at least GS-11 grade level. This experience is related to the work of the position in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples include: Collaborate with physicians to discuss potential incompatibility issues with patient prescriptions; maintain accurate inventory of medications; offer information to assist patients in understanding how to properly take their prescribed medications; work with the pharmaceutical staff to maintain a clean, customer-friendly workplace; assist patients in solving problems, such as identifying old medication or finding an over-the-counter solution to minor health issues.

Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.