If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable and motivated individual with experience providing pharmaceutical care to complex critically-ill patients and enjoy working with a dedicated team of professionals including: clinical research, physicians/scientists, nurses, medical staff, AND, you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining our team here at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Duties

The ideal candidate for the (Sterile Compounding) Intravenous Admixture Unit (IVAU) Supervisor position will be an exceptionally talented, and motivated pharmacist with sterile compounding experience and an in-depth knowledge of IV room operations including USP and . The candidate must have strong communication and people skills and be capable of managing pharmacists and technicians in a complex, fast paced environment. Project management and process improvement skills are highly desirable. Duties for the Supervisory Pharmacist (Sterile Compounding) IVAU will include but are not limited to the following: Overseeing unit activities to ensure the safe and timely preparation of sterile products. Optimizing workflows to improve safety and efficiency. Developing and revising standard operating procedures. Training staff and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Evaluating staff performance and supporting professional development. Serving on medication related committees and work groups. Verifying medication orders and compounding commercial and investigational medications. Supervisory duties that apply to this position, which include but are not limited to the following: Under the direction of the service chief, participating in establishing organizational priorities, analyzing issues and making decisions based on supportable data and judgment. Under the direction of the service chief, participate in developing policies and procedures and establishing standards for the section and ensuring they are followed. Ensuring all standards for patient and staff safety are implemented and followed. Evaluating staff and organizational effectiveness in accomplishing assigned work objectives and tasks and trouble-shooting problems that arise in accomplishing goals and objectives. Leading process improvement initiatives to further develop and implement more efficient and streamlined methods and procedures to accomplish the goals and objectives of the section. Furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO), taking steps to ensure the accomplishment of agency affirmative action objectives and adhering to non-discriminatory employee participation in regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Specifically, the incumbent initiates non-discriminatory practices and affirmative action in recruitment, hiring and promotion of employees, fair treatment of all employees, encouragement and recognition of employee achievements, career development and full utilization of skills of employees. The incumbent exercises leadership to ensure that all programs under his/her direction reflect the principles of workforce diversity of their management and operation and provides reasonable accommodations needed to best utilize those with disabilities.

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.
• 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.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required upon selection.
• Must be able to distinguish basic colors.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
• This position requires weekend hours, night shifts, regular or rotational shifts, holiday hours.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Supervisory Pharmacist (Sterile Compounding) IVAU, GS-0660-13, 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: preparing the complete range of sterile products (parenteral, enteral, and parenteral nutrition, and intravenous additives for a large medical facility); identifying and preventing drug reactions or interactions; ensuring correct labeling, handling and storage of pharmaceutical products; advising physicians of possible safety issues; compounding drugs as prescribed, including IV and chemotherapy drugs; teaching pharmacy techniques/procedures to other pharmacists. 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/12294266

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]