Clinical Pharmacist - Patient Care & Chronic Disease

Indian Health Service; Providence Forge (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a clinical pharmacist to provide direct pharmaceutical care for patients in a hospital setting. The role covers chronic disease management and acute care, with responsibilities including dispensing, counseling, and ensuring safe medication use.

The position requires Pharm.D., state licensure (NAPLEX/MPJE) and compliance with federal employment requirements, with on-site duties and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree required and licensed to practice in the U.S.
• Experience dispensing medications and providing patient counseling is expected.
• Ability to review labels, instructions, and safety precautions for patients.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications with accuracy and appropriateness.
• Provide information about drug therapy, interactions, side effects, dosage and storage.
• Maintain pharmacy records and inventory, including controlled substances.
• Compound and prepare prescribed medications as needed.
• Advise committees and hospital groups on pharmacy-related matters.
• Support clinical services for chronic and acute disease management.

Skills

Dispensing medications

Pharmaceutical care

Patient counseling

Clinical information

Drug interactions and safety

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a clinical pharmacist to provide direct pharmaceutical care for patients in a hospital setting. The role covers chronic disease management and acute care, with responsibilities including dispensing, counseling, and ensuring safe medication use.

The position requires Pharm.D., state licensure (NAPLEX/MPJE) and compliance with federal employment requirements, with on-site duties and rotating shifts.