Pharmacist

Summary:

The U.S. Navy is seeking skilled pharmacists to join its Healthcare team. As a Navy pharmacist, you will have the opportunity to serve in a dynamic and mission-driven environment, providing world-class pharmaceutical care to Sailors, Marines, and their families. You will be part of a high-performing team, working in diverse locations, from state-of-the-art military treatment facilities to deployed operations around the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pharmaceutical Care: Dispense medications, counsel patients on proper medication use, and ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals for military personnel.
• Clinical Support: Work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, including physicians and nurses, to provide comprehensive care for patients.
• Leadership: Manage pharmacy operations and supervise pharmacy technicians to ensure that medications are prepared and dispensed in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Training and Mentorship: Provide education on pharmacology, therapeutic protocols, and the use of medications to Sailors, Marines, and fellow healthcare providers.
• Operational Readiness: Participate in military training exercises, deployments, and humanitarian missions, ensuring the Navy’s readiness at home and abroad.
• Medication Management: Oversee medication inventories, control and ensure the proper handling of controlled substances, and ensure compliance with Navy regulations and federal laws.
• Research and Development: Engage in clinical pharmacy research and contribute to advancing military healthcare practices.

Qualifications:

• Degree: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted pharmacy license in the U.S. or the ability to obtain one within a specified period.
• Experience: Previous experience as a pharmacist in clinical or hospital settings is highly desirable, but not required.
• Eligibility: U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency.
• Physical and Medical Fitness: Must meet the physical fitness standards set by the Navy.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Flexibility: Willingness to be stationed at various locations, including overseas, and deploy when necessary.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Receive a competitive salary along with specialized pay based on rank and experience.
• Sign-On Bonuses: Eligible pharmacists may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000, depending on qualifications and available incentives.
• Loan Repayment Assistance: The Navy offers student loan repayment options through the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP).
• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement Plans: Access to Navy retirement plans, including the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
• Training and Career Development: Opportunities for advanced training, professional development, and career advancement.
• Paid Leave: Generous vacation and sick leave policies.