Pharmacist Job in Muskogee - 98018933 - ZAAA8ZRNQY0/W

Job Title:
Pharmacist

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
11-128-RF

SALARY RANGE:
$90,511.00 - $105,595.00 /year
Salary will be determined by a Professional Standards Board and will be commensurate on education and experience.

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, March 24, 2011 to Saturday, December 31, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0660-00/00

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
00001 vacancies - Muskogee

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:The Jack C. Montgomery VAMC is a primary medical and surgical facility located in Muskogee, OK, that provides a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services. Outpatient care is also provided at three community based outpatient clinics in Hartshorne, Tulsa and Vinita, OK. It offers an academic setting affiliated with OU's College of Medicine and OSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine. We are providing 'The Best Care' and 'The Best Careers'. Join us!
http://www.muskogee.va.gov/about/index.asp

As a VA professional and Pharmacist, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• Sufficiently fit to perform physical labor.
• Must pass pre-employment examination.
• Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
00001 vacancies - Muskogee

PLEASE NOTE: This announcement is not intended to cover all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of this position.The primary functions as a Pharmacist will be the interpretation and verification of physicians' orders, patient education profile review (allergy, drug interaction screens, etc.), supervising the technicians in the dispensing of appropriate medications, providing drug and policy information to patients and medical center staff, and participating in educational programs within the service and medical center.  All activities are conducted with the goals of self enhancement and personal growth, and within the guidelines of safety and security regulations. Applicant must be willing to work in several settings such as the Outpatient Pharmacy, Inpatient Pharmacy, Vault, IV Rooms, Counseling Areas, and other areas as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Licensure: Current, full and unrestricted license to practice nursing/medicine in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.

Physical Standards/Requirements: See VA Handbook 5005, Part III, Chapter 2, paragraph 7, and VA Handbook 5019, Occupational Health Services. All applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.

English Language Proficiency: Applicant must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. Chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity that is not proficient in written and spoken English.

Education: 1. Graduate of a degree program in pharmacy from an approved college or university.The degree program must have been approved by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), or prior to the establishment of ACPE have been a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education, 311 West Superior Street, Suite 512, Chicago, Illinois 60610 Phone: (312)664-3575

2.Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the education requirement if their degree is found to be equivalent to degree programs recognized by the ACPE.This fining may be based on any of the following:

(a)A letter of acceptance into a U.S. graduate pharmacy program recognized by the ACPE.

(b)Written certification from the foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission, 700 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 Phone (847) 698-6227, the the individual has successfully passed the foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination.

(c)A letter from a U.S. College or University with a pharmacy degree program recognized by ACPE stating that the individual' s foreign pharmacy degree has been evaluated and found to be equivalent to its Bachelor of Pharmacy degree.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in Licensure for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

You may need to stand for prolonged periods on concrete floors and walk over rough and uneven terrain.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.


BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
OTHER INFORMATION:

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.

Permanent Full Time with Rotating shift including Evening, Weekends and Holidays.

Key Requirements:

·You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.

·Certification by the Pharmacy Board (PCB) is required for salary

HOW TO APPLY:You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

H o w   to   A p p l y

NOTE:  To receive consideration, your application package must be received in Human Resources by the closing date of the announcement.

Current  Jack C. Montgomery VAMC and VCS Employees:

·  Applicants must submit: VA Form 10-2850c

·  Any other documentation of education/awards/training/ etc. that would enhance your qualifications for this position.

All Other Applicants Must Submit the Following:

·  Applicants must submit:   VA Form 10-2850c

·  Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306).  Available at the following internet address:  http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf

·   NOTE: Résumés must provide all the information listed in the OPM Flyer OF-510 (Applying for a Federal Job).  This document is available at the following internet address:  http://www.opm.gov/forms

·  Transcripts of all college courses, if you are qualifying by substituting education for required experience or if required for the position.  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html); which will be verified by Human Resources.

· Transfer and/or Reinstatement applicants must provide last or most recent SF-50, 'Notice of Personnel Action'.

·  If you are claiming veteran's preference, you must provide a copy of your final discharge papers form DD214. 

·  If you are claiming 10-point  veteran's preference you must also complete a SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference', furnishing the required documentation as stated on the back of the SF-15.  This form is available at the following internet address: http://www.opm.gov/forms/.

Where to Send Applications:Jack C. Montgomery VA MedicalCenter, Human Resources (05), ATTN: Robert E. Fox,  

1011 Honor Heights Drive

, Muskogee, OK74401

If education is used to qualify for this position, please include sufficient information in your resume so you can be evaluated. You may mail a list of college courses that includes hours and grades to provide detail.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Robert Fox
Phone: 918-577-3600 Agency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
1011 Honor Heights Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.