The Supervisory Pharmacist is responsible for the total operation of pharmacy services for this AAAHC accredited community oriented outpatient facility, which includes, but is not limited to, organizing, planning, directing, evaluating, and implementing comprehensive pharmacy services that meets national professional standards. Major duties are supervisory and managerial in nature. The position is located at the Parker Indian Health Center, Parker, AZ. and reports to the Chief Pharmacist.

Duties

Lead and monitor the pharmacy division and responsible for the total operation of pharmacy services for the facility. Formulates and implements overall pharmacy programs and plans to satisfy varying patient load requirements, adjusts staffing to ensure comprehensive services and meet other health care objectives. Supervises and assigns work to employees in an efficient and selective manner to achieve satisfactory quality of health care and operations to maintain facility accreditation and regulatory requirements. Ensures all pharmacy policies and procedures are accurate and conforming to regulations. Maintains an adequate supply of pharmaceuticals and supplies, actively managing department budget and procurement processes, and ensures the formulary meets the needs of the facility. Day-to-day Pharmacy operations which includes providing leadership, direction and technical expertise in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the delivery of operational, procedural, and logistical integrity. Serves as a senior pharmacist clinician, mentors and educates others **This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan/Merit Promotion Plan (ESEP/MPP) procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-PX-12299113-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.**

Requirements

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. NOTE: Employee 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): 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. 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. Experience: Applicant's 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 facility's 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. 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 GS-12 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Knowledge and experience with leadership roles for departmental budgets, training requirements for department, recruitment for vacancies, departmental schedules and evaluating performance for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, Organize, plan, direct, evaluate, and implement comprehensive pharmacy services that meets national professional standards. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

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.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Colorado River Service Unit 12033 Agency Road Parker, AZ 85344 US
• Name: Leeja Bitsoi
• Phone: (480) 255-0018
• Email: [email protected]