Job Details: Job Location: Nespelem - Nespelem, WA 99155, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $67.98 - $88.38 Salary, Description Closing Date: October 7, 2026 Position: Pharmacist Salary: $67.98 - $88.38 Reports To: Pharmacy Director Location: Nespelem, WA
The Pharmacist provides responsive, high-quality health care services in a non-discriminatory, confidential, compassionate, and professional atmosphere. All employees, regardless of job title, are expected to perform their duties with professionalism, ethical integrity, and a commitment to high-quality service. This includes developing and maintaining competence, supporting positive working relationships, and providing excellent service to patients and colleagues.
Qualifications: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide orientation, consultation, and support to clinical staff on pharmacy-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, tribal, and local laws, regulations, and professional standards.
- Interpret and implement changes in laws and regulations to maintain compliance.
- Integrate pharmacy services into the overall health care delivery system.
- Maintain a drug formulary through the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
- Supervise requisition, storage, and maintenance of pharmaceutical supplies.
- Develop and implement pharmacy policies and procedures covering ordering, storage, distribution, prescribing, and administration of medications.
- Maintain records and reports (manual and electronic) as required.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure accurate billing and maximize allowable reimbursements.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and participate in staff evaluations.
- Serve on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
- Reviewing medical orders for appropriateness, potential adverse reactions, and drug interactions.
- Consulting with providers on safe and effective medication use.
- Ensuring accurate preparation, packaging, labeling, and dispensing of medications.
- Providing patient counseling and education to improve understanding and compliance.
- Monitoring patient drug therapies.
- Training and mentoring pharmacy staff, interns, and students.
- Maintaining compliance with federal and state laws, including controlled substance management and safe storage.
- Removing expired medications and ensuring a safe work environment.
- Staying current on professional practices through continuing education and review of pharmaceutical literature.
- Serving as a key member of the healthcare delivery system and acting in the capacity of the Pharmacy Director when required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
- Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the applicable state.
- Minimum two years of pharmacist experience preferred.
- Current state license as a Registered Pharmacist (must maintain in good standing).
- Valid driver’s license and insurability under employer insurance requirements.
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
- Proficiency in providing drug information and therapy consultations.
- Sensitivity to diverse cultures and traditions, demonstrating empathy and compassion in patient care.
- Skilled in ambulatory care pharmacy operations, including formulary management and policy development.
- Competence in dosage calculations, equipment operation, and use of pharmacy software.
- Professional phone and communication skills.
- Provide effective patient education and counseling.
- Maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations and professional standards.
- Supervise and train staff effectively.
- Maintain professionalism under pressure and adapt to changing demands.
Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.
If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.
INFORMATION:
Terri Mail, HR Generalist, Colville Tribal Health Care Authority, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 422.4398. terri.mail.ohc@colvilletribes.com