Are you an innovative, energetic, Pharmacist bored with the daily grind of traditional pharmacy roles? Do you daydream about a career that inspires you and where you can make a difference? Are you looking for a new challenge in a place where what you do each day supports the research that impact millions of lives? If this sounds like you, the National Institutes of Health's Pharmacy Department, Procurement Section is looking for you. What we do here changes the world!

Duties

Duties for the Pharmacist (Pharmaceutical Procurement) will include but are not limited to the following: Reviewing all medication requests and developing acquisition plans, ensuring adequate inventory. Determining appropriate pharmaceuticals for ordering and advising prescribers regarding the availability of alternative therapies. Reviewing quotes from vendors for accuracy and completeness to ensure requirement are met. Reviewing contracts for technical accuracy, work directives, and other ordering instruments. Inspecting and evaluating services delivered by the contractor and making recommendations to the Contracting Officers regarding their acceptability. Conducting negotiations where technical input is necessary, recommending/requesting subsequent modifications/changes. Establishing and maintaining internal and external customer relations in support of a robust and secure medication-delivery infrastructure. Overseeing aspects of sourcing, procuring, and distributing drugs to other pharmacy sections, Institutes and Centers.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• Position(s) require License, and you are asked to submit a copy of your Pharmacist license with your application.
• Position(s) require education: Please provide a copy of your transcripts with your application.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection.
• Must be able to distinguish basic colors.
• The work involves moderate risks and discomforts associated with, for example, exposure to chemical solutions, toxic agents, or irritant chemicals.
• The work also includes the handling of material classified as Hazardous Drugs.
• Specials safety precautions and protective gear and clothing may be required in the clinical areas.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.
• At the supervisor’s discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Pharmacist (Pharmaceutical Procurement), GS-0660, you must: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: A. 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. OR B. A bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and a substantial record of experience and achievement that demonstrates competence in the pharmacy field. Individuals who qualify based on this option will be subject to a comprehensive evaluation of both their education and experience prior to final appointment. AND License: An active current license as a pharmacist in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: In addition, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: modifying or adapting standards operating procedures, monitoring of drug information activities to include shortages, availability, offering advice and communicating availability status to requesters, adjusting drug inventory level to ensure adequate inventory is available at all time, and extensive knowledge of automated drug inventory systems to include SCRPIT PRO and Omnicell, scheduling. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12280208

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]