Pharmacist GS-660-9/11/12
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
Description: Department Of Health And Human Services is in need of Pharmacist GS-660-9/11/12 right now, this vacancy will be reside in Kansas. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At HHS you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americ! ans everywhere. Join HHS and help make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.
The Indian Health Service is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who are qualified and suitable for Federal employment. The Indian Health Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To be eligible for this position under the Direct Hire (DHA) hiring plan, you must be a U.S. Citizen.
This position is also being announced under Announcement # IHS-13-OK-857159-ESEP/MP for those who want to be considered under Merit Promotion Plan/Excepted Service! Examining Plan. If you wish to be considered under all hiring! plans you must submit an application to both job opportunity announcements.
This Continuous Open Announcement (COA) allows acceptance of applications throughout the year with eligible applicants being placed on the COA register and referred for consideration as vacancies occur. The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 03/26/13 . Other Cut-off dates will be established based on the date requests for List of Eligibles are received to fill other vacancies. 10 pt. Veterans' Preference ESEP applicants who submit a complete application after a Cut-off date but before the List of Eligibles is issued, will be considered and referred on the List, if qualified.
Appointment: May be Permanent, Temporary,Excepted Time-Limited, or Term with tour of duty of Full-Time, Part-Time or Intermittent. The Agency has option of extending Time-Limited and Term appointments for up to a maximum of fou! r years. Temporary positions NTE 12 months or less are subject to termination at any time. The Agency has option of extending Temporary position appointments for up to a maximum of two years. Positions filled by Commissioned Corps will be Full Time Permanent Positions only.
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS)
Lawrence, KS United States Few vacancies
Anadarko, OK United States Few vacancies
Claremore, OK United States Few vacancies
Clinton, OK United States Few vacancies
El Reno, OK United States Few vacancies
Lawton, OK United States Few vacancies
Pawhuska, OK United States Few vacancies
Pawnee, OK United States Few vacancies
Wewoka, OK United States Few vacancies
Possible other locations throughout Oklahoma and Kansas.
FACILITIES: The two Oklahoma City Area Hospitals located in Claremore and Lawton, range from 25-50 beds. Ful! l services are available at all the hospitals including general medicin! e and surgery, pediatrics, and outpatient service. Health Centers located throughout the Area provide ambulatory care service. Public Health Nursing programs are located within each of the hospitals and health center.
POSITION DETAILS:
Salary range: $60,953.00 - $94,427.00 (Annually)
Recruitment Incentive: Possibility of Recruitment Incentive up to 25% of base pay (subject to eligibility and approval).
Promotion potential: GS-12
Travel Required: No
Supervisory/Managerial Position: No
Relocation Expenses Paid: Relocation expenses are authorized and will be paid only if you are a current Federal Employee. You will be required to sign a one year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the one year service agreement may result in repayment of relocation expenses.
Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes (See item # 2 in the How to Apply Tab)
Is drug testing requir! ed? No
Is government housing available? No
Is this a bargaining unit position? Depends on Location
Alternative work schedule, call back, standby, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays? Depends on Location
Who may apply section
Any U.S. Citizen
- visit jobs@ihs.gov for more information on Who May Apply
tracie.patten@ihs.gov
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Position subject to background investigation.
As part of the pre-employment process, fingerprint checks are required.
If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59)
Must be a US Citizen to apply.
Must possess and maintain a current, valid, active, unrestricted license
Must be able to distinguish basic colors DUTIES:
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instruction! s carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in yo! u losing consideration for the job.
Performs a variety of complex functions in the pharmacy area of clinical pharmacy and pharmacotherapy.
Develops, plans, organizes, implements, maintains and performs annual outcome measurements of all pharmacy based clinical services.
Develops patient education programs to promote safe and effective use of medications.
Provides drug information to patients and providers.
Presents outcome data at local and national meetings
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
All applicants must meet the qualification requirements of this position by the closing date of the job announcement: Tuesday, December 31, 2013.
Basic Requirements:Education:
Four-year bachelor's degree in pharmacy recognized by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
Licensure:
All applicants must be licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, territory of the United States, ! or the District of Columbia.
Applicants who meet the basic requirements qualify for GS-7.
Additional Requirements for Grades GS-9 and Above:For GS-9:
Successful completion of a 5-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in pharmacy from an approved pharmacy school, or 1 year of professional pharmacy experience performing pharmacy functions of drug selection and dispensing.
For GS-11:
Successful completion of a 6-year course of study leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree or 1 year of professional pharmacy experience providing drug information and performing pharmacy dispensing.
For GS-12:
One year of professional pharmacy experience assuring the appropriateness of therapy, providing drug information, and verifying patients understanding of medications.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet t! he qualification requirements, you must show that the education credent! ials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For further information, click on http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html .
You must provide the required information during the online application process; if any of the following are missing when the announcement closes we will deem your application incomplete:
Resume complete in USAJOBS
Responses to Questionnaire
Applicable Supporting Documentation (see Required documents section in this announcement for more details) HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
These vacancies are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority. The following is applicable: all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Sel! ecting Official for consideration. Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply to this vacancy.
For I/CTAP purposes, you will be deemed well-qualified if you are placed in at least the well-qualified category. BENEFITS:
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at https://my.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits . OTHER INFORMATION:
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well qualified with a score of at least 85 for this position. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit:
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/JobsAtIHS/doc/ctap.doc
http://www.hhs.gov/careers/jobs/tips/
Candi! dates must meet qualification requirements, licensure requirements (pos! sess and maintain a current, valid, active State license/registration as a Pharmacist), performance requirements, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements by the cut off date.
M ULTIPLE-GRADE ANNOUNCEMENT: Announcement at the multiple-grade interval is intended as a mechanism of providing consideration for the greatest number of potential candidates. This position may be filled at any level, dependent upon the applicant's demonstrated ability, experience, and other qualifying criteria. If the position is filled at less than the upper level, there is NO commitment for future promotions, based solely on selection resulting from this announcement. Conversely, if the employee demonstrates the ability to perform at a higher level, is recommended by the supervisor, and otherwise meets the qualifications, he/she may be promoted without further competition under the Area Merit Promotion Program, however for temporary positions! , conversion without competition may not be possible unless the selectee was within reach at the higher grade on the initial certificate of eligibles. Also, no further competition is required if it becomes necessary through the reclassification process to upgrade the position.
Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957.
After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position.
The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.
IHS - Op! erated Properties are tobacco free
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If you were eligibl! e to this vacancy, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Health And Human Services.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:30:14 GMT
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