Location: Lower Brule,SD, USA
Locations: Lower Brule, SD
Type:Federal
Salary Range:Per Year
Open Period:10/25/2024 to 12/31/2024
Summary:To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Basic Requirements Specialized Experience (For positions at GS-4 and above): Qualifying specialized experience may have been gained in hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, or in pharmaceutical firms or laboratories. Experience must have provided a basic knowledge of: Pharmaceutical nomenclature; Characteristics, strengths, and dosage forms of pharmaceuticals; Pharmaceutical systems of weights and measures; and the Variety of procedures and techniques involved in the care, storage, repackaging, bulk compounding, and distribution of pharmaceuticals. - - - OR - - - Education and Training GS-05: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in pharmacy, or that included at least 24 semester hours in pharmacy-related courses. GS-06: Completed 6-months (9 semester hours) of graduate education in pharmacy-related courses. Successful completion of pertinent specialized training courses in pharmaceutical and pharmacy practices while serving in the Armed Forces is creditable on a month-for-month basis up to the 1 year of specialized experience required for GS-5. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Review prescription labels for precision prior to dispensing medications to patients; Stock medications in their proper storage areas; Count and monitor all medications for accuracy; Prepare purchase orders and requests for medication; and perform pharmacy data entry duties. GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Prepare, review, dispense and monitor medications and other pharmaceutical products to patients and appropriate medical staff; Educate patients on medication regimen regarding number of refills, labeling instructions, insurance information, proper storage and side effects; Perform inspections of all medication storage areas; Monitor medication and supply usage to control expenditures and minimize waste; and provide training to other pharmacy employees as assigned.
Work Type:,
Announcement #:IHS-24-GP-12515193-DE