PRN Pharmacist
Mid-Atlantic Tribal Health Center (MATHC), Charles City, VA
Role: PRN / As-Needed (Independent Contractor – 1099)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (PRN basis as scheduled by Clinical Director)
Pay: $75–85 per hour, 1099 independent contractor rate. Hours not expected to exceed 80 hours per contract year.
Federal contract: IHS Contract – Base Year + 4 option periods.
Responsibilities
- Perform prescription medication order entry and dispensing upon pharmacy opening, using both automation and manual fill techniques.
- Maintain accurate medication profiles for all patients; assist providers with prescription renewals and Medication Therapy Management (MTM).
- Investigate and complete medication error reports; assign, prioritize, and evaluate work per pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Apply knowledge of current federal and state regulatory requirements for medication order processing.
- Provide drug information and patient education to providers, patients, and clinical staff.
- Maintain accurate patient records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR/RPMS).
- Attend dental, medical staff, or clinic meetings as requested.
- Comply with all MATHC policies, IHS standards, infection control protocols, and applicable federal regulations.
Qualifications
- Degree: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an ACPE-accredited program or other recognized institution.
- License: Current, full, and unrestricted pharmacist license in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory – maintained active throughout contract term.
- Experience: Minimum 12 months of outpatient pharmacy experience within the last five years.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – current.
- Malpractice insurance: Minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate professional liability coverage.
- Background check: Must complete IHS CNACI/eQIP background investigation and fingerprinting prior to first shift.
- Immunizations: Must meet all IHS federal vaccine/immunization requirements (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Influenza, Tdap, TB test within 12 months, Annual N95 Fit Test).
- System for Award Management: Must be registered or willing to register.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with IHS, VA, FQHC, or tribal health clinic pharmacy operations.
- Familiarity with RPMS or similar federal EHR platforms.
- Experience with Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs.
Federal Compliance
- IHS security clearance and suitability determination required prior to start.
- Complete IHS orientation including Cultural Sensitivity, RPMS/EHR, PRC, and Customer Service training (paid at regular rate).
- Required federal trainings within 30 days of start: HIPAA/Privacy, Cybersecurity Awareness, IHS Patient Safety, Trauma–Informed Care, Ethics, I-STAR, Emergency Preparedness, and others per IHM Circular 19–30.
- Manage all patient information in accordance with HIPAA, Privacy Act, and IHS policy.
- Subject to IHS Standards of Conduct and Anti–Harassment Policy.
- Medical records must be completed at time of departure; clearance by HIMS required before final invoice is processed.
Benefits
Contractual benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and paid holidays, as specified in the Federal IHS contract. Travel and per diem are contractor–managed and not reimbursed.
EEO Statement
DT–Trak Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indian/Native American preference applies in accordance with the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. § 47).