Pharmacist Services

Akicita Federal, LLC; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 166,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Akicita Federal is hiring Pharmacists to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered pharmaceutical care for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Standing Rock Service Unit (SRSU) in Fort Yates, ND and McLaughlin, SD. You will support tribal communities with medication management and high-quality pharmacy operations in a rural, mission-driven setting.

The role involves clinical pharmacy support, patient counseling, and collaboration with IHS teams.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or equivalent professional degree.
• Current, full, and unrestricted pharmacist license in the United States.
• Ability to practice independently within scope of practice and clinical privileges.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and manage medication orders per IHS policies and regulations.
• Provide clinical pharmacy support including reconciliation and therapy monitoring.
• Counsel patients on medication use, safety, and interactions.
• Collaborate with IHS providers to optimize pharmacotherapy and patient safety.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EHR.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication reconciliation

Therapy monitoring

Patient counseling

Education

Pharm.D.

Licensure in US

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Akicita Federal is hiring Pharmacists to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered pharmaceutical care for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Standing Rock Service Unit (SRSU) in Fort Yates, ND and McLaughlin, SD. In this role, you will serve Tribal community members at Fort Yates Hospital and McLaughlin IHS Clinic, ensuring uninterrupted pharmacy operations and high-quality medication management. This is meaningful, mission-driven work that directly supports the health and wellbeing of Indigenous patients across the Standing Rock region.

• Review, process, and manage medication orders in accordance with IHS pharmacy policies and applicable Federal and State regulations
• Provide clinical pharmacy support including medication reconciliation, therapy monitoring, and drug information consultations with providers
• Counsel patients on medication use, adherence, safety, and potential drug interactions
• Collaborate with IHS physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize pharmacotherapy and support patient safety initiatives
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the IHS Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
• Support after-hours pharmacy coverage at Fort Yates Hospital as operationally required
• Participate in quality improvement activities and contribute to medication safety initiatives across the service unit

$166,400 - $176,800 a year

• Current, full, and unrestricted pharmacist license issued by any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or equivalent professional pharmacy degree
• Ability to practice independently within an approved scope of practice and clinical privileges
• Compliance with all applicable State Board of Pharmacy requirements for the jurisdiction of practice
• Familiarity with HIPAA, the Privacy Act, and healthcare information security requirements
• No history of license revocation, suspension, or restriction that would limit scope of practice

What sets candidates apart:

• Prior experience working in an IHS, Tribal, or federally qualified health center (FQHC) pharmacy setting
• Familiarity with the IHS Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform or similar government healthcare systems
• Experience providing pharmacy services in a rural or critical-access hospital environment
• Background in clinical pharmacy services such as anticoagulation management, diabetes care, or chronic disease medication therapy management
• Knowledge of or connection to Native American communities and culturally responsive healthcare practices

About Akicita Federal

Akicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work - clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff - and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Akicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.