Pharmacy - Pharmacist

Fort Yates Hospital; Fort Yates (ND); On-site; USD 142,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly lodging & meals per diem

One-time travel allowance

Job summary

Fort Yates Hospital in Fort Yates, ND seeks a licensed Pharmacist for a contract/locum tenens assignment at the Standing Rock Indian Health Service. You will support pharmacy operations at Fort Yates Hospital and McLaughlin IHS Clinic, working independently within your scope of practice to ensure safe, effective pharmaceutical care for beneficiaries.

The role is 40 hours/week with potential overtime, starts 09/07/2026 and runs through 12/07/2026 (13 weeks).

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in the United States without restrictions.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• TB screening documentation must be available.
• MMR immunity documentation is required.
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation or approved exemption.
• Not listed on OIG list of exclusions.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage medication-related activities per pharmacy procedures.
• Support safe dispensing practices and medication safety initiatives.
• Provide clinical pharmacy support: reconciliation, counseling, monitoring, and drug information.
• Document patient care in the electronic health record (EHR) accurately.
• Identify and report medication safety concerns and errors promptly.
• Participate in quality improvements and team meetings.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy laws, IHS policies, and facility procedures.

Skills

Pharmacist license

BLS

TB screening

MMR immunity

COVID-19 vaccination

OIG exclusion compliant

E-Verify compliant

IHS training readiness

NPI (if applicable)

Rural/critical-access erfaring

Job description

Details

Client Name: Fort Yates Hospital

Job Type: Travel

Offering: Locums

Profession: Pharmacy

Specialty: Pharmacist

Job ID: 19004160

Weekly Pay: $3216.0

Shift Details

Shift: 8hr Day Shift

Scheduled Hours: 40

Job Order Details

Start Date: 09/07/2026

End Date: 12/07/2026

Duration: 13 Week(s)

Job Description

LOCUM TENENS PHARMACIST
IHS Standing Rock Service Unit - Fort Yates, ND / McLaughlin, SD
Job Type: Contract / Locum Tenens - Full-Time, 40 hrs/week, Overtime Available
Fort Yates Hospital - 10 Standing Rock Avenue, Fort Yates, ND 58538
McLaughlin IHS Clinic - 701 East 6th Street, McLaughlin, SD 57642

Pay & Compensation

Hourly Rate$56.80/hour (W-2, taxed)

Overtime Rate$75.00/hour (hours over 40/week)

Weekly Per Diem$1,246/week (lodging & meals, non-taxable)

One-Time Travel Allowance$500 (paid at assignment start)

Estimated Weekly Gross Pay$3,518/week (based on 40 hrs/week)

Estimated weekly gross is based on 40 hours/week: $2,272 in taxable wages + $1,246 in per diem. Per diem reimburses lodging and meals while on assignment away from your permanent tax home and is separate from taxable wages. Overtime and per diem amounts will vary based on actual hours worked and days on assignment.

About the Role

We are seeking a licensed Pharmacist for a contract assignment supporting pharmacy operations at Fort Yates Hospital and the McLaughlin IHS Clinic, part of the Indian Health Service Standing Rock Service Unit. This is a non-personal services contract position - you will work independently within your scope of practice and privileges to support safe, effective, and timely pharmaceutical care for IHS beneficiaries.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and manage medication-related activities in accordance with pharmacy procedures
• Support safe medication dispensing practices and medication safety initiatives
• Provide clinical pharmacy support: medication reconciliation, patient counseling, medication therapy monitoring, drug information, and clinical consultation
• Accurately and timely document patient care activities in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Identify and report medication-related safety concerns, adverse events, and medication errors within required timeframes
• Participate in quality improvement activities, staff meetings, and performance improvement initiatives
• Maintain compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws, IHS policies, and facility procedures

Required Qualifications

• Current, full, and unrestricted pharmacist license issued by a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia (no restrictions, suspensions, revocations, or voluntary surrender pending disciplinary action)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current tuberculosis (TB) screening documentation
• MMR immunity documentation
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation or approved exemption
• Not listed on the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals/Entities
• Legally authorized to work in the United States (E-Verify compliant)
• Willingness to complete required IHS training prior to system access (EHR training, Privacy/Information Security Awareness, HIPAA Privacy, Rules of Behavior, workplace harassment prevention)
• National Provider Identifier (NPI), if applicable
• Reliable, professional, and comfortable working in a rural/critical-access healthcare setting

Documents Required for Application Submission

1. Current resume/CV
2. Copy of current, unrestricted state pharmacy license(s)
3. Current BLS certification card
4. Proof of immunizations (MMR, COVID-19 or approved exemption) and current TB screening results
5. Two to three professional references (recent healthcare setting preferred)
6. Professional liability (malpractice) insurance certificate, if independently held
7. Signed consent for OIG exclusion list screening
8. NPI number and taxonomy code, if applicable
9. Government-issued photo ID and proof of U.S. work authorization

Client Details

Address: 10 Standing Rock Ave

City: Fort Yates

State: ND

Zip Code: 58538

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