Supervisory Pharmacist

US Indian Health Service; Eagle Butte (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service, Great Plains Area, Cheyenne River Health Center, Pharmacy Department is seeking a Deputy Chief Pharmacist to supervise the Outpatient section and oversee daily operations in the Chief Pharmacist's absence.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, guiding clinical pharmacy services, budgeting, workload reporting, and ensuring compliance with licensure and accreditation requirements. U.S. federal qualification required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Pharmacy recognized by ACPE or accrediting body.
• Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the United States (NAPLEX and MPJE).
• Color vision adequate for medical work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Outpatient Pharmacy.
• Supervise pharmacy operations in the absence of Chief Pharmacist.
• Provide oversight of clinical pharmacy services and staff development.
• Prepare and maintain departmental budget and workload reports.
• Ensure compliance with licensure and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Data reports

Clinical pharmacy services

Education

Doctoral degree in Pharmacy (ACPE recognized)

Job description

This position is located at Indian Health Service within the Great Plains Area, Cheyenne River Health Center (CRHC), Pharmacy Department's Outpatient Section. Position serves as the Deputy Chief Pharmacist with supervisory responsibilities. The position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Outpatient Pharmacy and supervises all pharmacy operations in the absence of the Chief Pharmacist.

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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.

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BASIC REQUIREMENT(S)

Education

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 Requirements

Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors.

In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for the GS-13 and above Grade Levels:

In addition to the licensure and educational requirements described above, a minimum of one year of professional pharmacy experience that is equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: providing oversight of the Pharmacy Clinical services and carrying out the Pharmacy functions; familiarity with collecting valid data for quarterly workload reports; preparing and maintaining departmental budget; assigning work for subordinates, evaluating work performance, and providing oversight of ongoing professional development of licensed staff and provides direct pharmaceutical services to all patients.

Experience

• 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.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.