Clinical Pharmacist - Patient Care & Therapeutic Expert

Indian Health Service; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a clinical pharmacist to provide direct pharmaceutical care for patients, monitor and optimize drug therapy, and educate patients. This federal role requires licensure and adherence to quality and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate demonstrates expertise in medication therapy management and patient assessment, with experience in both chronic and acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical pharmacy services and medication therapy management.
• Active pharmacy licensure and ability to obtain state licensure.
• Familiarity with formulary management and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, modify, and evaluate drug therapy for optimal outcomes; obtain drug history and counsel patients.
• Perform pharmaceutical compounding for sterile and non-sterile preparations, including extemporaneous formulations.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness based on guidelines and patient factors.
• Dispense medications with attention to safety, labeling, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical pharmacist

Education

Pharm.D.

Graduate education toward Ph.D.

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a clinical pharmacist to provide direct pharmaceutical care for patients, monitor and optimize drug therapy, and educate patients. This federal role requires licensure and adherence to quality and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate demonstrates expertise in medication therapy management and patient assessment, with experience in both chronic and acute care settings.