Summary If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable and motivated individual who specializes in Pharmacotherapy or Oncology, who also enjoys working with a dedicated team of professionals, AND, is ready to take their career to a new level, then consider joining our team here at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Responsibilities Total number of Vacancies: 3 Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - (Pharmacotherapy) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - (Oncology) All Clinical Pharmacy Specialists must demonstrate a mastery of providing patient care and understand research methodologies, protocol design, and implementation. General Responsibilities Include: Advising, interfacing and participating with physicians in the design of complex drug treatment plans; monitors and evaluates drug therapy for beneficial therapeutic outcome. Designing drug regimens utilizing current pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles and specific patient parameters; supports and implements clinical research studies. Recommending modifications when changing organ system's functions dictate need. Participating in daily rounds monitor and review drug therapy for rational indications, dosing, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions; IV incompatibilities and complications of multiple drug therapies. Monitoring and detecting adverse drug reactions, completes all necessary reports; reports all significant findings to in-house committees and FDA. Serving as expert consultant to in-house committees for selection and evaluation of drugs for formulary listing. Proactively bringing new pharmacotherapy advances in own specialty area to in-house committees and makes recommendations for inclusion in the formulary. Serving as a technical authority and resource with direct interaction with patients to independently obtain complete drug histories, including over-the-counter medications and alternative drug therapies and integrates information into treatment plan. An Ideal Candidate for these Clinical Pharmacy Specialist position(s) should have the following experience as indicated below for the respective specialty: Pharmacotherapy Specialist The successful candidate will be an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and motivated Clinical Pharmacist with extensive experience providing pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients with a variety of diseases especially diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular and hematologic diseases, and neurologic conditions. The Clinical Pharmacist must demonstrate a mastery of providing patient care and understand research methodologies, protocol design, and implementation. A Doctor of Pharmacy degree, post-graduate year 1 and year 2 residency training, board certification, and 3 to 5 years of patient care experience are highly desired for these position(s). Oncology The successful candidate will be an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and motivated Clinical Pharmacist with extensive experience providing pharmaceutical care to adult cancer patients. The Clinical Pharmacist must demonstrate a mastery of providing patient care and understand research methodologies, protocol design, and implementation. A Doctor of Pharmacy degree, post-graduate year 1 and year 2 residency training, board certification (BCOP), and 3 to 5 years of patient care experience are highly desired for these position(s). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You qualify at the GS-0660-13 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: Basic Qualification Requirements: Education: A. A doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. OR B. 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. Licensure: All applicants must be licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, the following amount of specialized experience is required to qualify for these position(s) at GS-13. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing inpatient and outpatient pharmacy dispensing services including the preparation of sterile products; preventing drug reactions or interactions; performing ongoing clinical pharmacy monitoring for patients participating in clinical trials, including therapeutic drug monitoring and dose adjustments based on organ function, while ensuring protocol compliance; providing research support and investigational drug management for clinical trials involving adult and pediatric research subjects; developing policies, procedures and informational material for investigational drug management; monitoring and auditing clinical trials for adherence to federal regulation. 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/12526613 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. Additional Information These position(s) are designated as a Tier I "emergency essential" position and the selected candidate will be considered a Tier I "emergency essential" employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non-emergency and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage. A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. At the supervisor's discretion, these position(s) may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework, compressed schedules, flexible schedules. These positions have on-call or call-back requirements. A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position(s) being filled and decisions allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. A newly appointed or reappointed individual may receive a recruitment incentive. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. NIH may repay certain outstanding Federally insured student loans to facilitate the recruitment and retention of highly qualified people. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process. 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