Supervisory Pharmacist (Chief)

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

Job summary

Indian Health Service in North Dakota is seeking a Supervisory Pharmacist to lead the Pharmacy Branch within the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility. The role focuses on managing clinical services, personnel processes, quality improvement programs, and overall pharmacy operations.

The position requires a PharmD, U.S. licensure, and experience directing hospital pharmacy programs with adherence to accreditation and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Pharmacy from ACPE-accredited program.
• Current licensure to practice pharmacy in the United States.
• Experience leading clinical pharmacy services and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Pharmacy Program overseeing all functions and services of the department.
• Coordinates written directives addressing decisions and compliance with policies; updates procedures regularly.
• Ensures accreditation standards, regulatory compliance, infection control, environment of care, and credentialing are met.
• Manages financial and budgetary matters relating to the pharmacy including procurement and billing.
• Oversees, plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates the work unit.
• Provides direct pharmaceutical services to all patients.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Policy & quality

Education

Doctoral degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Summary

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.

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).

Duties

• Directs the Pharmacy Program oversees all functions and services of the department.
• Coordinates written directive addressing decisions and compliance with administrative policies and procedures; creates and updates policies and procedures on a regular basis.
• Ensures the unit meets all accreditation standards set forth; specially assures that regulatory compliance, infection control measures, pharmacy controls, environment of care and credentialing standards and elements are met.
• Manages financial and budgetary matters relating to the pharmacy including procurement, acquisition and billing issues.
• Oversees coordinates, plans, organizers, implements and evaluates the work unit.
• Provides direct pharmaceutical services to all patients.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period

U.S. Citizenship is required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.

A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.

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Background Investigation Requirement

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement

This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

Qualifications

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 (or Equivalent) 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.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

• This position is ineligible for the Bargaining Unit.
• Total Compensation Package - Pharmacist Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
• Work is performed on regular and assigned basis; however, the incumbent may be required to be on call back duty or required to work beyond normal duty hours to complete assignments or to ensure coverage. At times, change in shifts may be required to meet the workload demands, complete a project/task, or alternate with other Pharmacists in responding to callbacks.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit:

For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/

For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/

For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps

You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions.

• How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government?
• In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness?
• In this role, you will be expected to professionally and efficiently implement executive direction.
• How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements?
• Your responses are optional and will not be scored.
• However, they may be reviewed by hiring managers and agency leadership (or designees) during the evaluation process.
• You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool (such as ChatGPT or Copilot).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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