Pharmacist

US Indian Health Service; Dulce (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Indian Health Service is seeking a Pharmacist at the Jicarilla Service Unit, Dulce, NM. The role provides direct pharmaceutical care in the pharmacy program and reports to a Supervisory Pharmacist.

Qualifications include a Pharm.D or equivalent and licensure in good standing to practice pharmacy in the United States. The position emphasizes clinical pharmacy, medication management, and adherence to federal program requirements.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist must be a Doctor of Pharmacy or equivalent per ACPE recognition.
• Experience applying clinical pharmacy knowledge to patient care and outcomes.
• Ability to document and communicate medication-related information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately per physician orders.
• Evaluate medication use patterns and patient outcomes.
• Perform administrative, consultative, and staff advisory work in the pharmacy.
• Plan, monitor, and evaluate medication programs and regimens.
• Establish medication-handling procedures and ensure proper storage of meds.
• Research clinical information to respond to inquiries and maintain records as required.
• Maintain all medication records in compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication therapy management

Patient counseling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Pharm.D or equivalent

Job description

This position is located at the Jicarilla Service Unit, Dulce, NM. The purpose of this position is to perform Pharmacist duties providing direct pharmaceutical care in the pharmacy program. The incumbent will be supervised by a Supervisory Pharmacist.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S)

Degree: 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: All applicants must have passed the North Pharmacist Licensure (NAPLEX) and the Multi-state Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). Applicants also must be licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Medical Requirement: Must be able to distinguish basic colors.

Experience

Applicant's qualifications background must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary to perform the work of the position. Pharmacy work requires knowledge of the use, clinical effects, and composition of medications, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties. Qualifying professional pharmacy experience may involve, but is not limited to:

• Dispensing medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and providing information to health practitioners and patients about proper usage of medications and side effects;
• Evaluating medication use patterns and outcomes for patients in hospitals or managed care organizations;
• Performing administrative, consultative, or staff advisory work for a medical facility's pharmacy program;
• Planning, monitoring and evaluating medication programs or regimens;
• Establishing medication-handling procedures for the storage and preservation of medications;
• Researching medical literature and/or clinical medication information to provide accurate responses to inquiries; and/or
• Maintaining all medication records required by law.

Basic Requirements for the GS-11 Grade Level

3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, Ph.D., Pharm.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Basic Requirements for the GS-12 Grade Level

In addition to the requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) level AND your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Comprehensive medication therapy management, direct patient assessment, medication reconciliation, monitoring therapeutic outcomes and laboratory data, identification and resolution of drug-related problems, pharmacotherapy recommendations to providers, and participation in clinical pharmacy programs, medication-use evaluation, formulary management, quality improvement, and other applicable clinical responsibilities.