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Pharmacist ServicesNH Camp Lejeune, NC The contractor shall provide personnel for service in the Pharmacy Department at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, NC and any of its branch pharmacies.Pharmacist Qualifications.  Each health care worker (HCW) shall adhere to the applicable qualification requirements given in Section C of the basic contract and shall: PHARMACISTHave a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).  Possess current, valid, unrestricted license to practice Pharmacy in any one of the fifty States,  the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.Have working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems such as AHLTA. a.        Possess a minimum of 1 year experience within the last 3 years as a Pharmacist that included performing medication calculations.b.        Be a Citizen of the United States.Staffing and scheduling.     a.  The contractor shall provide two individual full-time Pharmacists.  To maintain continuity of services the Pharmacists MUST BE FULL-TIME INDIVIDUALS.  The Commanding Officer will not approve more than one individual for each of the required positions.     b.  The Head, Pharmacy Department will supervise the Pharmacists, who shall supplement the other Pharmacists in the Pharmacy Department.  The Head, Pharmacy Department will schedule all Pharmacists to ensure adequate coverage of all Pharmacy operating hours.  The Pharmacy operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including holidays.  The Pharmacists generally shall be scheduled to provide services between the hours of 0600 and 2200 hours.  The Pharmacists shall each be on duty for about 40 hours each week, except during periods of approved leave.  In no instance will a Pharmacist be required to provide services (on-site service plus leave) in excess of 80 hours per 2-week pay period.  The specific schedule for the Pharmacists for each 2-week period will be scheduled 1 month in advance by the supervisor.           c.  It is anticipated that each Pharmacist shall provide services on the day of observance of Federal Holidays a maximum of 2 times per year. If the HCW is required to work on the day of observance of a Federal holiday, the Government will pay for the hours worked and the worker shall receive compensatory time equivalent to the HCW’s regular schedule to be taken on another day.       d.  The Pharmacists will each accrue 10 hours of personal leave (annual plus sick) for each 80 hours worked and shall be subject to leave approval in accordance with Section C of the basic contract.  The contractor need not provide back-up coverage for a Pharmacist during periods of approved leave and holidays.     e.  The Pharmacists shall share rotation of evenings, weekends, and holidays with approximately five other Pharmacists within the department.     f.  The contractor shall make every effort to minimize turnover and, notwithstanding contractor employee probation policies, shall recruit only Pharmacists who indicate interest in a long-term commitment under the task order.Duties.  As assigned, each HCW shall perform all applicable duties given in Section C of the basic contract.PHARMACIST Perform a full range of pharmacist procedures. Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services within the personnel, supply, and equipment capabilities of the facility. Counsel patients regarding appropriate use of medications. Review patient profiles at the time of dispensing in order to closely monitor medication therapy. Ensure prescription directions for use, dose, medication interactions, therapeutic duplications or overlaps, allergy information, age specific dosage, and other pertinent data are appropriate for individual patients.  Intervention with providers shall be made for noted discrepancy of above listed items. Compound medications as required.  Ensure accuracy of all pharmaceutical products prepared or processed by technical staff. Work closely with clinical staff in developing patient wellness programs such as smoking cessation programs and asthma classes.  Provide medication information to the clinical staff as required. Provide medication and health care related in service training to clinical staff on new medications on the market; appropriate use of medications; comparison of current medication therapies; and other topics as deemed appropriate by the department head.  Provide clinical direction of corpsmen and pharmacy technicians and provide input into job performance evaluations. Maintain inventory control of all pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy, especially scheduled pharmaceuticals, and ensure pharmacy security.  Maintain appropriate records and security of all scheduled controlled substances according to applicable regulations. Consult with other specialty practitioners who have been referred for pharmaceutical services. Ensure that work areas are clean and safe according to applicable regulations. Document significant medication interactions, and pharmacy interactions with prescribers.Execute drug utilization reviews (DURs) as deemed necessary.