Pharmacist (Informatics)

This position is located in the Pharmacy Department within the Phoenix Service Unit, in Parker, AZ and Fort Duchesne, UT. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Prior to 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.

About the role

The incumbent serves as a Pharmacist with specialization in clinical informatics applications, coordinating the implementation, management, program development, and clinical development of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other clinical packages. Reports to the Chief of Pharmacy.

IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance.

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the local setup and maintenance of clinical software along with the implementation of new clinical packages/software patches.
• Analyzes and evaluates processes related to information flow and serves as a liaison between service lines concerning these processes to ensure appropriate and accurate data flow.
• Trains providers and other system users, on a continuous basis, to incorporate new technology into their daily practice, along with developing tools to enhance appropriate and accurate documentation and promotion of the importance of data validity and data security to all system users.
• Develops treatment protocols, standards of practice, and policies associated with, or that may be enhanced by, the Electronic Health Record (EHR) through collaboration with other health professionals and applications coordinators.
• Serves as an outpatient pharmacist providing on-site pharmaceutical support, including but not limited to: accurate filling and dispensing of prescription and over-the-counter medications, advising patients and nursing staff on dosage regimens, side effects, and storage requirements; and interviewing patient/proxy to ascertain significant past and current medical and medication history.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Direct deposit is required for payment.
• This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• 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 and maintain good standing with creditors.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

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).

Basic Requirements

• 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: Applicants 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.

Minimum Qualifications (GS-12)

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

• Recommends new systems and processes to improve the pharmacy department operations.
• Ensures that pharmaceutical-related electronic and informatic systems comply with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Compiles data and prepares complex administrative and management reports.
• Serves as a liaison to the pharmacy department and educates the pharmacy staff on new system functionalities and features.

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

Education Verification

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. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

• Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period) based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
• IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service for annual leave accrual.
• On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
• This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized; at least a 1-year service agreement will be required.
• 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. Opportunities for loan repayment are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds.