Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of ...
Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of ...
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience ...
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience ...
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience ...
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience ...
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience ...
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience ...
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience ...
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience ...
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience ...
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience ...
Advanced Lead Pharmacist, PharmD Preferred - Evening Shift
Wendell, NC · On-site
$48 - $57.50/hr
Bachelor's degree in pharmacy is required. * Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a master's degree in healthcare or a related field is preferred. * Current valid pharmacist license in the relevant U.S ...
Advanced Lead Pharmacist, PharmD Preferred - Evening Shift
Wendell, NC · On-site
$48 - $57.50/hr
Bachelor's degree in pharmacy is required. * Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a master's degree in healthcare or a related field is preferred. * Current valid pharmacist license in the relevant U.S ...
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a related degree. Strong interest in competency-based education and pharmacy education innovation. Excellent ...
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a related degree. Strong interest in competency-based education and pharmacy education innovation. Excellent ...
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a related degree. Strong interest in competency-based education and pharmacy education innovation. Excellent ...
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a related degree. Strong interest in competency-based education and pharmacy education innovation. Excellent ...
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a related degree. Strong interest in competency-based education and pharmacy education innovation. Excellent ...
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a related degree. Strong interest in competency-based education and pharmacy education innovation. Excellent ...
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a related degree. Strong interest in competency-based education and pharmacy education innovation. Excellent ...
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a related degree. Strong interest in competency-based education and pharmacy education innovation. Excellent ...
Advanced Lead Pharmacist, PharmD Preferred - Evening Shift
Moncure, NC · On-site
$39.50 - $47.50/hr
Bachelor's degree in pharmacy is required. * Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a master's degree in healthcare or a related field is preferred. * Current valid pharmacist license in the relevant U.S ...
Advanced Lead Pharmacist, PharmD Preferred - Evening Shift
Moncure, NC · On-site
$39.50 - $47.50/hr
Bachelor's degree in pharmacy is required. * Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a master's degree in healthcare or a related field is preferred. * Current valid pharmacist license in the relevant U.S ...
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a related degree. Strong interest in competency-based education and pharmacy education innovation. Excellent ...
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a related degree. Strong interest in competency-based education and pharmacy education innovation. Excellent ...
Clinical Pharmacist, Specialty Pharmacy Services
Wake Forest, NC · On-site
$54.90 - $82.35/hr
S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required. * Current state pharmacist license is required in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Nice To Have (Not Required)
Clinical Pharmacist, Specialty Pharmacy Services
Wake Forest, NC · On-site
$54.90 - $82.35/hr
S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required. * Current state pharmacist license is required in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Nice To Have (Not Required)
Clinical Pharmacist PRN, Central Pharmacy
Wake Forest, NC · On-site
$54.90 - $82.35/hr
S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required. * Current state pharmacist license in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is required. Nice To Have (Not Required)
Clinical Pharmacist PRN, Central Pharmacy
Wake Forest, NC · On-site
$54.90 - $82.35/hr
S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required. * Current state pharmacist license in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is required. Nice To Have (Not Required)
Clinical Pharmacist PRN, Central Pharmacy
Wake Forest, NC · On-site
$54.90 - $82.35/hr
S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required. * Current state pharmacist license in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is required. Nice To Have (Not Required)
Clinical Pharmacist PRN, Central Pharmacy
Wake Forest, NC · On-site
$54.90 - $82.35/hr
S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required. * Current state pharmacist license in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is required. Nice To Have (Not Required)
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements BS in Pharmacy degree Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Doctor of Pharmacy degree; Pharmacy Practice experience in Compounding.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements BS in Pharmacy degree Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Doctor of Pharmacy degree; Pharmacy Practice experience in Compounding.
Clinical Pharmacist, Central Pharmacy, 3rd shift, Winston Campus
Wake Forest, NC · On-site
$54.90 - $82.35/hr
S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required. * Current state pharmacist license is required in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Nice To Have (Not Required)
Clinical Pharmacist, Central Pharmacy, 3rd shift, Winston Campus
Wake Forest, NC · On-site
$54.90 - $82.35/hr
S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required. * Current state pharmacist license is required in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Nice To Have (Not Required)
Clinical Pharmacist, Acute Care Pharmacy, Internal Medicine
Wake Forest, NC · On-site
$54.90 - $82.35/hr
S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required. * Current state pharmacist license in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is required. Nice To Have (Not Required)
Clinical Pharmacist, Acute Care Pharmacy, Internal Medicine
Wake Forest, NC · On-site
$54.90 - $82.35/hr
S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required. * Current state pharmacist license in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is required. Nice To Have (Not Required)
Clinical Pharmacist, Central Pharmacy, 3rd shift, Winston Campus
Wake Forest, NC · On-site
$54.90 - $82.35/hr
S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required. * Current state pharmacist license is required in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Nice To Have (Not Required)
Clinical Pharmacist, Central Pharmacy, 3rd shift, Winston Campus
Wake Forest, NC · On-site
$54.90 - $82.35/hr
S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required. * Current state pharmacist license is required in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Nice To Have (Not Required)
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| Aspect | Doctor In Pharmacy | Pharmacist |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and licensure | Requires a PharmD degree and licensure |
| Work Environment | Often involved in clinical settings, research, or academia | Primarily works in retail, hospitals, or healthcare facilities |
| Industry Usage | Used in clinical, academic, or research contexts | Commonly used in retail and healthcare settings |
Both roles require a PharmD degree and licensure, but a Doctor In Pharmacy often focuses on clinical, research, or academic work, while a Pharmacist typically works directly with patients in retail or hospital settings. The choice depends on career focus and work environment preferences.
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Job description
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education:
Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree programs; today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy)Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEF iBT).
Licensure:
Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.
English Language Proficiency:
Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (*only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation).
GS-13 Pharmacy Supervisor Experience:
In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Examples of experience include, but are not limited to: reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders; processing and filling medication orders; making recommendations to other clinical staff regarding medication therapy; reviewing patient's medications, allergies, labs, and other information from the medical record to identify and solve medication-related problems; providing refill extensions and partial medication supplies; assisting in formulary management; and documenting and assessing adverse drug events.
Assignments:
For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.
Pharmacy Supervisor:
Responsible for the professional and administrative management of an assigned area in pharmacy service, to include budgetary execution. Such individuals have responsibilities for supervising multiple pharmacists and technicians. Manages people, maintains effective interdepartmental relations, and cooperates with other services to accomplish the medical facility's mission and goals. Develops performance standards, assures that the program area is compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements, designs and implements orientation and training programs for staff, and develops and maintains systems to monitor the performance of staff activities. Develops policies and procedures relative to their assigned area.
Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs
a. Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff.
b. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
c. Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacy.
d. Skill in managing people or programs.
Preferred Experience:
(1) Previous or current supervisory experience in a clinical setting.
(2) CITC experience.
Creditable Experience. Qualifying experience must be at a level comparable to pharmacy experience at the next lower level. Experience as a Graduate Pharmacist is creditable provided the candidate was used as a professional pharmacist (under supervision) and subsequently passed the appropriate licensure examination.
Part-time Experience. Part-time experience as a professional pharmacist is credited according to its relationship to the full-time workweek. For example, a pharmacist employed 20 hours a week, or on a 1/2-time basis, would receive 1 full-time workweek of credit for each 2 weeks of service.
Knowledge of Professional Pharmacy Practices. To be creditable, the experience must have demonstrated the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with professional pharmacy practice. Professional practice means paid/non-paid employment as a professional or unlicensed graduate pharmacist as defined by the appropriate licensing board.
Residency and Fellowship Training. Residency and fellowship training programs in a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice may be substituted for creditable experience on a year-for-year basis. The pharmacy residency program must be accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). A fellowship program that is not accredited by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) will need to have comparable standards for experience to be creditable (Professional Standards Board refers to the Deputy Chief Consultant for Professional Practice for the determination).References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/55PART II APPENDIX G15, LICENSED PHARMACIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13.
Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring exertion, involving standing/sitting for prolonged periods of time, lifting/carrying of pharmaceutical supplies weighting up to 50 lbs, and bending/stooping.Education:Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER