Pharmacist

USA
June 19, 2025
Full Time
Urgent

Job Description

Department of Health and Human Services

Indian Health Service

Navajo Area Indian Health Service

Summary

This position is located at one of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Hospitals or Clinics within the Navajo Area Office. As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will play a critical role in providing direct pharmaceutical care to both inpatient and outpatient populations, including patients with chronic disease and those with acute needs. You’ll work as part of a collaborative healthcare team committed to serving Native communities.

📌 Note: This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Qualified applicants will be reviewed and referred as vacancies arise.

🌎 Who May Apply

  • U.S. Citizens and Nationals
  • Native Americans (including Alaska Natives) with tribal affiliation
    🔸 Indian Preference: In accordance with the Indian Health Manual, qualified Native American applicants will receive absolute preference in hiring.

🩺 Key Duties

  • Conduct outpatient pharmacy clinics, following up with patients and adjusting treatment plans in collaboration with medical staff.
  • Evaluate medication regimens for effectiveness, potential interactions, compliance, and adverse effects.
  • Educate patients on the correct usage, side effects, and storage of prescribed medications, documenting all counseling provided.
  • Deliver advanced, high-risk medication therapy management and consultations for both healthcare providers and patients.
  • Provide formal and informal education to medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff. Train pharmacy residents, students, and interns.
  • Support community health by educating patients and families on disease prevention and medication use.

⚙️ Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen and registered with Selective Service if male and born after 12/31/1959.
  • Subject to background investigation, fingerprinting, and E-Verify employment check.
  • May require on-call or standby duty.
  • Must comply with Public Law 101-630, including clearance to work with Indian children.
  • Must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges.
  • Required immunizations: Measles, Rubella, and seasonal influenza (or approved exemption).
  • A Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
  • Direct Deposit enrollment is mandatory.

🎓 Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

  • Education: A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Licensure: A current, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a U.S. state or territory.
  • Medical Requirement: Must be able to distinguish basic colors.

Grade-Level Requirements:

  • GS-11: Pharm.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D.
  • GS-12: In addition to meeting GS-11 requirements, at least one year of professional pharmacy experience is required.

Qualifying experience may include:

  • Dispensing and counseling on prescribed medications.
  • Evaluating medication therapy outcomes and usage trends.
  • Providing drug information to patients and health professionals.
  • Planning and monitoring medication programs.
  • Managing pharmacy operations in hospital or clinic settings.

📌 If you’re in your final year of pharmacy education and expected to graduate and obtain licensure within 9 months, you may be considered tentatively qualified.

🧾 Education Documentation

  • Include transcripts with your application (unofficial transcripts are accepted initially).
  • Foreign education must include a Certificate of Equivalency.

💡 Additional Information

  • Federal service leave accrual may credit prior non-federal or military experience.
  • Government housing may be available depending on location.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized (requires one-year service agreement).
  • This position is part of a Bargaining Unit.
  • Promotion potential up to GS-12, based on performance and management discretion.

💰 Benefits & Loan Repayment

Explore IHS’s Total Compensation Package here: Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

You may qualify for student loan repayment through:

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