Summary
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
Conditions of Employment
- 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 (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the 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:
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
The position(s) advertised in this announcement are covered by a direct hire authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants, including category rating, does not apply to this vacancy. You will be initially evaluated against the basic qualifications only. Qualified applicants will be referred for consideration in accordance with the . Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions covered by a direct hire authority.
To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the and the , you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.
Required Documents
REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS
RESUME:
Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career.
To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the r. If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position:
- Job title
- Name of employer
- Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format)
- Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
- Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)
- Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position)
Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
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ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE:
You must submit a completed assessment questionnaire.
Unless otherwise stated, we will only use the information above to determine your qualifications. Not providing the required information may result in a determination that you do not meet minimum requirements for the position (e.g., an ineligible rating) or a lower rating.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR CAREER TRANSITION CLAIMS
Visit our websites to claim selection priority through the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
- CTAP:
- ICTAP:
Please do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
