This position is located at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center (CC), Pharmacy Department, in the Oncology/Hematology Satellite providing clinical and dispensing services to ambulatory care patients and discharged inpatients as part of the transition of care.

Duties

The ideal candidate will have extensive sterile compounding experience together with an in-depth knowledge of clinical trials, protocol development, protocol review, pharmacy procedure set-up, record management and quality assurance.As a GS-660-13 Clinical Pharmacist in the Oncology/Hematology - Satellite, your duties may include but are not limited to the following: Providing pharmaceutical care to complex oncology/hematology patients Collaborating with providers in the design and optimization of complex drug treatment plans Reviewing medication orders for standard of care indications, dosing, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, IV incompatibilities and supportive care regimens Reviewing of medication orders for compliance with research protocols Coordinating drug retrieval and preparation based on drug stability, preparation complexity and patient arrival time Collaborating with internal staff and clinical researchers in the design and implementation of research protocols, collection of data, and analysis of results. Developing templates based on new and amended research protocols to guide medication preparation activities Serving on in-house panels, medication related committees and work groups

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 requires License, and you are asked to submit a copy of your Pharmacist license with your application.
• Position requires education: Please provide a copy of your transcripts with your application.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.
• This position may require rotational shifts.
• 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.
• Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled Pharmacy Department offices, but may overlap into any inpatient, outpatient, satellite, and central pharmacy areas.
• Compliance with aseptic techniques, influenza vaccination, safety regulations and Clinical Center policies and procedures are required.
• Work may also expose incumbent to infectious diseases (e.g., tuberculosis) and investigational drug therapy for which very little information is known.
• Work is performed in a clinical environment and requires physical exertion to include lifting and carrying light objects and sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (i.e., 4-8 hours).
• The work may also require specific physical characteristics to include dexterity to perform fine precise work, delicate adjustments, and exact measurements associated with investigational and specialized drugs.

Qualifications

In order to be considered for this position you must meet the requirements below: 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. OR 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: Licensure: 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. Additional Experience: To qualify for the Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology/Hematology - Satellite)position at the GS-0660-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Serving as pharmacy liaison with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other staff on units to resolve drug related problems; Evaluating drug literature in order to compare and contrast therapeutic regimens and uses for new and existing pharmaceutical products; Monitoring active investigational studies to ensure policies concerning use of investigational drugs are being followed; Providing pharmaceutical care to a complex, specialized patient population. 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. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12528071

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]