Supervisory Pharmacist (Chief)

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

Job summary

US Indian Health Service in North Dakota seeks a Supervisory Pharmacist to manage clinical pharmacy services and personnel within the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility.

The role requires a PharmD, full licensure, and demonstrated experience in hospital pharmacy operations, with emphasis on patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Pharmacy (PharmD) recognized by ACPE or equivalent.
• Licensure: pass NAPLEX and MPJE; licensed to practice in a U.S. state or territory.
• Must meet color vision requirements for patient safety.
• Experience in hospital or clinical pharmacy settings with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical pharmacy services and personnel within the facility.
• Oversee pharmacy operations, workflows and medication-use processes.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and quarterly workload reporting.
• Develop and manage departmental budget and allocate resources.
• Provide direct pharmaceutical services and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Staff supervision

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Education

Doctoral degree in Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

This position is located in the Division of Clinical Services, Pharmacy Branch, of the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility. The purpose of this position is to serve as the Supervisory Pharmacist, managing clinical pharmacy services, personnel processes, quality improvement programs, and pharmacy operations.

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)

All pharmacists must meet all of the following basic requirements:

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-13) Grade Level

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 GS-12 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.

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