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Pharmacist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Medication Safety Pharmacist job at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, run by Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency. It is a direct hire posting with one vacancy, and a recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. The position is designated mission essential and may require on-call and rotating shifts.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public. The announcement says only U.S. citizens may apply, and you must prove U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Serve as a medication safety pharmacist supporting patient care at the medical center.
  • Act as an expert on medication safety and drug therapy.
  • Serve as liaison between pharmacy, nursing, medical staff, and other health professionals.
  • Coordinate activities, lead staff, and manage medication safety systems.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: One year of professional pharmacy experience that includes preparing medications, providing patient counseling, and monitoring the dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Experience in Leapfrog and Antimicrobial Stewardship is preferred.

With education: A doctoral degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or another accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, earned when the degree was obtained. Education cannot replace experience for this job. You are exempt from the degree requirement if you are a current federal employee in the 0660 pharmacist series and have been continuously employed in it since September 27, 2017 or earlier.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, active, valid, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end month and year, and hours per week
  • Copy of your pharmacy license
  • Transcripts showing your doctoral degree in Pharmacy
  • Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration, if you are a male born after 1959
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers) is reviewed to see if you meet the listed qualifications. Inflating your qualifications or experience can cause you to lose consideration, and missing or incomplete documents can make your application ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show the month and year for each job and the hours you worked per week.
  • Attach your pharmacy license and doctoral transcripts, or you will be rated ineligible.
  • Because education cannot replace experience here, make sure your one year of pharmacy experience is clearly described on your resume.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. May include on-call, fixed or rotating shifts, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Occasional travel, about 5 percent.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to federal service. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
  • Testing designated position with pre-employment screening and random drug testing
  • Mission essential: must report to or remain at work during emergencies
  • Pre-employment physical exam and annual exam after that
  • Mandatory annual seasonal influenza vaccination
  • Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization required for direct patient contact
  • Tuberculosis testing required
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
  • Must be able to distinguish basic colors
  • May require on-call, rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Selection subject to Department of Defense displaced employee referral restrictions

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$134,575 – $174,951 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Tacoma, Washington
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Pharmacist (0660)
Announcement
HSJG-27-13100615-DHA-R

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