GS-0660

Pharmacist

Performs professional pharmacy work including dispensing medications, drug therapy management, and patient counseling.

📊Professional📈GS-11/12/13/14📁0600

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0660

Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-0660 Pharmacist

Basic Requirements (All Positions):

Education: A doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Licensure (MANDATORY): Applicants must hold an active pharmacy license in a U.S. state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.

Experience: Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of medications' chemical, biological, and physical properties. Qualifying work includes:

Dispensing medications
Evaluating medication use patterns
Performing pharmacy administration
Planning medication programs
Establishing handling procedures
Researching clinical information
Maintaining medication records

Medical Requirements: Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors.

Grade-Level Specific Requirements:

Grade	Requirements
GS-11	3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, Ph.D., Pharm.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
GS-12	GS-11 requirements plus minimum 1 year of professional pharmacy experience
GS-13+	Licensure and educational requirements plus minimum 1 year of professional pharmacy experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level

Special Note: Employees in this series as of September 2017 are considered to have satisfied basic position requirements.

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🎖️Military to Federal Crosswalk

Military jobs that transition to GS-0660

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Pharmacy Specialist

Weak connection. GS-0660 Pharmacist requires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. 68Q technician training is not equivalent. Only for those pursuing pharmacy school.

Skills:

Pharmacy fundamentalsMedication knowledge

Entry Grades:

GS-11GS-12

💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.

📋Typical Duties

•Dispense prescription medications
•Review drug therapy and interactions
•Counsel patients on medications
•Manage pharmacy operations
•Ensure regulatory compliance
•Collaborate with healthcare team

🎯Key Competencies

Pharmacology

Expert knowledge of medications, drug interactions, and therapeutic effects.

Medication Dispensing

Skill in accurately preparing and dispensing medications.

Patient Counseling

Ability to educate patients on medication use, side effects, and interactions.

Clinical Evaluation

Skill in evaluating medication therapy outcomes and adjusting recommendations.

Drug Information

Ability to research and provide accurate drug information to healthcare providers.

Inventory Management

Knowledge of pharmaceutical inventory and storage requirements.

Regulatory Compliance

Understanding of pharmacy laws, regulations, and controlled substance requirements.

Quality Assurance

Skill in maintaining quality standards in pharmacy operations.

🔑Resume Keywords

Collaborate with healthcare teamCounsel patients on medicationsDispense prescription medicationsEnsure regulatory complianceManage pharmacy operationsPharmacistReview drug therapy and interactions

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