Pharmacist, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

A pharmacist at Sandia National Laboratories is a healthcare professional dedicated to the safe and effective use of medications within a clinical environment. They play a crucial role in patient care by providing medication therapy management, counseling patients on the proper use of medications, and collaborating with healthcare providers to optimize therapeutic outcomes. Pharmacists at Sandia engage in interdisciplinary teams to support innovative healthcare solutions, ensuring that medication protocols align with cutting-edge research and clinical practices. They work in various settings, including health management, travel clinic, acute care, and occupational medicine contributing to enhancing patient safety and efficacy in medication use.

The pharmacists primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Dispense prescription medications and ensure accuracy in dosage and instructions.
• Maintain Board of Pharmacy Licensures and coordinate auditing and inspections for clinic and EMS services.
• Inventory pharmaceutical stock and coordinate appropriate removal of expired or recalled medications.
• Provide medication counseling to patients, including potential side effects and interactions.
• Review and interpret prescriptions to identify potential issues or contraindications.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Conduct medication therapy management and monitor patient outcomes.
• Educate patients on health and wellness topics, including disease prevention and medication adherence.
• Maintain accurate records of prescriptions and patient information.
• Stay updated on new medications, therapies, and regulations affecting pharmacy practice.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to pharmacy operations.
• Provide immunizations and health screenings as permitted by state regulations.
• Provide support to multiple Sandia Sites to include California, Tonopah Test Range, and contracted Life Fire Range.
• Travel to various sites including California and Nevada

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$117,500 - $199,700

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• Doctorate plus 5 years experience working in a pharmacy
• Current NM Pharmacy License
• Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification
• Experience working effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Experience counseling patients about medications and health concerns
• Experience with quality and compliance
• Familiarity with state BOP regulations as well as California and Nevada

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in using pharmacy management software and electronic health records
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and pharmacy law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to model behaviors that reflect Sandias core Values

Center 03700 is Sandia's multi-disciplinary occupational health center that provides occupational medical services, acute care, and walk-in health care services to employees, prevention and wellness services, as well as behavioral health and EAP services to our employee population.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.