Lead Pharmacist

1 month ago

Conroe, Texas, United States U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Full time
Summary

This is a U.S. Public Health Service position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Clinical Services Division, Medical Services Unit. This is a supervisory position.

This position is only open to USPHS officers who are currently IHSC employees.
USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.

Overview
  • Accepting applications
  • Open & closing dates

    08/02/2024 to 08/09/2024
  • Salary

    $1 - $150,000 per year
    Please note that the salary is dependent on the officer's rank, years in service, and location of duty station.
  • Pay scale & grade

    CC 6
  • Location

    1 vacancy in the following location:

  • Remote job

    No
  • Telework eligible

    No
  • Travel Required

    25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
  • Relocation expenses reimbursed

    Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
  • Appointment type

    Permanent
  • Work schedule

    Full-time
  • Service

    Excepted
  • Promotion potential

    None
  • Job family (Series)
  • Supervisory status

    Yes
  • Security clearance
  • Drug test

    Yes
  • Position sensitivity and risk
  • Trust determination process
  • Financial disclosure

    No
  • Bargaining unit status
  • Announcement number

    IHSC-LP-CTX-O6-S-2024
  • Control number

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

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Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Supervise the provision of all on-site pharmaceutical services at the specified detention facility with >50% of time spent on clinical tasks. Directly supervise 1-2 staff pharmacists; pharmaceutical program supervision includes setting the goals, objectives, and direction for the pharmacy program at the assigned facility. Plan and organize their own work, determine the sequence of assignments and work to be accomplished by the on-site pharmacy staff, set and adjust short-term priorities, prepare schedules for completion of work, assign work to staff, evaluate work performance of the staff pharmacist(s), and provide guidance and mentorship to interdisciplinary junior staff to develop clinical judgement, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  2. Dispense prescription drug orders in accordance with agency formulary and policy and procedures. Provide direct patient care services, including management of acute or chronic conditions, for selected patients when medications are the primary method of treatment. Exercises independent judgment in reviewing patient prescription orders for appropriateness, including drug-drug, drug-disease, and drug-allergy contraindications and precautions. Judgmental failure could seriously affect the health status of one or more individuals.
  3. Provides pharmaceutical care services, including drug information, medication therapy consultation, and advice to other health professionals on complex patient problems, at the highest level of independence; utilizes extensive knowledge base and flexibility to adapt to unusual circumstances requiring variations in approach, and in the presence of incomplete or conflicting data.
  4. Provide medication counseling and information services directly to patients to ensure that they understand their medications, how to take them, and appropriate outcomes of their drug therapies.
  5. Manages pharmaceutical inventory, including maintaining appropriate quantities and temperature requirements and replenishing after-hours and emergency stock, in accordance with IHSC policies and procedures. Conducts monthly inventories of all controlled substances and inspects all clinic areas where pharmaceuticals are stored.
  6. Collaborates with contacts within the Department on a routine basis to coordinate medical care services for patients, as well as to develop and implement processes to improve public and population health.
  7. Participates in ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement activities including audits, chart reviews, and development of review criteria.
  8. Participates as an active member in one or more institutional committees which may include Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Infection Prevention, Critical Care, or others as designated.
  9. On a monthly basis, reports pharmacy workload and expense information, including accomplishments, problems and measures taken for resolution, meetings attended, and facilities visited to the local H.S.A, the respective Regional Chief Pharmacist, and the IHSC Chief Pharmacist.
  10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation.
  • You must successfully pass a drug screen.
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
  • Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
  • Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve a new 18-month commitment to IHSC .
  • Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer who works at IHSC. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Civilians are not eligible for this position.
Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  1. The position is located in a hazardous duty environment.
  2. Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
  3. Required to jog/fast walk up to 1⁄4 mile.
  4. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
  5. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than oneself).
  6. Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary.
  7. Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
  8. Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
  9. Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  1. B.S. degree in Pharmacy and ten years of professional experience as a pharmacist or PharmD. degree and five years of professional experience as a pharmacist. Degree must be from a program that is accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
  2. Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
  3. Expertise in pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and all management aspects related to the practice of pharmacy in a clinic/infirmary setting.
  4. Possesses necessary skills for operating general office technology including Microsoft Office products.
  5. Possess knowledge of grammar, spelling & punctuation to identify and correct errors to ensure accurate copy.
  6. Possesses knowledge of and is competent in understanding and communicating pharmaceutical nomenclature including generic, chemical & trade names, Latin abbreviations, dosage forms, drug strengths, formulations & English-Metric equivalents.
  7. Competent in data entry and ability to work with & analyze numbers, including bookkeeping & basic accounting skills.
  8. Competent in the use of office machines including photocopiers, calculators, and personal computers.
  9. Competent in the application of computer programs to facilitate management operations in a clinic environment.
  10. Maintains CPR/BLS certification
  11. Possesses ability to work efficiently, accurately & organized in a fast-paced environment.
Additional information

Incumbent serves as the supervisory lead pharmacist and is responsible for the provision of a full range of pharmacy services at the assigned facility as well as all supervisory and management responsibilities related to the operation of the pharmacy policies and procedures as stated in the ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) Pharmaceutical Services and Medication Management Directive and Guide. Incumbent serves as the local subject-matter-expert expert on pharmaceutical care and pharmaceutical delivery systems and collaborates with local and regional clinical and administrative leadership to inform and develop local policies and procedures.

IHSC provides direct care daily to approximately 15,300 non-citizens housed at 20 designated facilities throughout the nation. The health care provided includes medical, dental and mental health care, and public health services. IHSC provides medical case management and oversight for an additional 22,600 non-citizens housed at approximately 112 non-IHSC staffed detention facilities daily across the country. In addition, IHSC oversees the financial authorization and payment for off-site specialty and emergency care services for non-citizens in ICE custody. The ICE non-citizen population is approximately 34,000 non-citizens on a daily basis, with an average length of stay of approximately 30 days, surpassing 400,000 non-citizens annually. IHSC provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground and at sea.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The Supervisory Lead Pharmacist works under the direction of the Clinical Director (CD). Assignments of a professional nature are long-term and broadly defined in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines. Completed work is only periodically evaluated for technical soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to professional standards and PHS requirements. Procedures for performing some work are established, but the incumbent has significant independence to implement changes to benefit facility operations and detainee health. In cases where IHSC policies and guides are non-specific, the incumbent is required to exercise judgment in the selection and application of appropriate guidelines and originality in developing appropriate solutions.
  • Benefits

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be selected for an interview at the hiring authority's discretion. You will be notified of selection or non-selection.
  • Benefits

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
  • Required Documents

    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.A complete application includes:

    U. S. Public Health Service Officers
    1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest. Please include location preference here.
    2. Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED")
    3. Professional license. (If applicable)
    4. Additional professional certificates. (If applicable)
    5. Three professional references. (i.e., name, title and contact information)
    6. Official USPHS Promotion CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "Resume")
    7. *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal")
    8. A copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement.
    9. Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement and the date of the end of your AP Agreement.
    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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