Pharmacist

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare (CM), Hospital & Ambulatory Group (HAG), Division of Outpatient Care (DOC).

As a Pharmacist, GS-0660-13, you will provide clinical pharmacy expertise and guidance in support of one or more CMS program policy or support teams, and serve as the point of contact for beneficiaries, congressional offices, and the general public.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position.

Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating.

This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government.

Applicant's qualifications background must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary to perform the work of the position.

Pharmacy work requires knowledge of the use, clinical effects, and composition of medications, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties.

Qualifying professional pharmacy experience may involve, but is not limited to: Dispensing medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and providing information to health practitioners and patients about proper usage of medications and side effects; Evaluating medication use patterns and outcomes for patients in hospitals or managed care organizations; Performing administrative, consultative, or staff advisory work for a medical facility's pharmacy program; Planning, monitoring and evaluating medication programs or regimens; Establishing medication-handling procedures for the storage and preservation of medications; Researching medical literature and/or clinical medication information to provide accurate responses to inquiries; and/or Maintaining all medication records required by law.

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, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Medical Requirement: Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors. Major Duties:

• Provide technical assistance as a professional pharmacist to interpret, monitor, or evaluate program guidance about CMS programs (e.g., Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, or Medicaid).
• Evaluate Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit design and formulary submissions.
• Develop, implement, and oversee CMS prescription drug or medication programs, such as medication therapy management (MTM).
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate regulations, policies, procedures, and other guidelines for States in the design and implementation of their Medicaid prescription drug programs.