Pharmacist

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia seeks a mid-shift/evening Outpatient Pharmacist. The role primarily covers evenings and mid-shifts, rotating through other shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays.

Direct Hire Authority (DHA) applies to this DHA solicitation for Certain Personnel. Applicant must have a PharmD, an active license, and at least one year of professional pharmacy experience with dispensing, compounding, and patient counseling.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Pharmacy recognized by ACPE or equivalent.
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in US/DC.
• At least 1 year of professional pharmacy experience including dispensing, preparing pharmaceuticals, and patient counseling.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Medication counseling

Dispensing medications

Education

Doctoral degree in Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia.

This position is for a mid-shift/evening shift Pharmacist (Outpatient)

Primarily mid-shifts and evenings, rotating through other shifts as needed, weekends, and holidays. Work hours will be discussed during the interview.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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:

At least one year of professional pharmacy experience which includes dispensing medication, preparing pharmaceuticals, and providing medication counseling to patients.