Supervisory Pharmacist (Clinical-Inpatient)

Join the Indian Health Service as a Supervisory Pharmacist (Inpatient) in Kayenta, Arizona, where you will lead clinical pharmacy services, supervise pharmacy staff, oversee pharmacy operations, and implement quality improvement initiatives. This leadership role supports the Service Unit's mission by ensuring safe, effective patient care and promoting organizational excellence. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and administrative supervision to pharmacist clinicians assigned to pharmacist-led clinics in the inpatient department.
• Provides day-to-day supervision of staff, including work assignments, performance management, employee development, and personnel actions.
• Reviews and analyzes Inpatient Pharmacy records, reports, and monitors other evidence of work production, expenditures, and utilization of resources for the purpose of fund control (e.g., monitors and maintains outpatient pharmacy operating budget).
• Takes appropriate health history, follows and adjusts the developed treatment plan, and monitors the patient's outcome to the prescribed treatment plan.
• Provides pharmaceutical services focused on therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Performs duties on a regular basis that involve risk to patient's life, safety, health, or well-being.
• Conducts authorized pharmacy clinics for examination, diagnosis, and treatment of specialized patients.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. The agency must ensure that persons hired have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• Must 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/.
• Direct deposit is required for payment.
• This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. Applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
• This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility and maintain good standing with creditors.
• 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.
• On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
• Position subject to rotating shifts; days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position. 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

• 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 American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multi-state Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). 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 Requirement: Must be able to distinguish basic colors.
• Experience: Applicant's qualifications must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary to perform the work of the position. 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.
  • Maintaining all medication records required by law.

Minimum Qualifications (GS-13)

In addition to the licensure and educational requirements, a minimum of one year of professional pharmacy experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

• Supervised inpatient pharmacy clinical services and operations.
• Managed departmental budgeting and quarterly workload reporting.
• Assigned and evaluated staff performance.
• Supported the professional development of licensed pharmacy personnel.
• Provided direct pharmaceutical care to 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 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/.

Benefits

• Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period) based on the number of years 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.
• This position is ineligible for the Bargaining Unit.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6-month service agreement will be required.
• Housing is available.
• 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. For additional information, visit:
  • IHS Loan Repayment Program
  • NHSC Loan Repayment Program
  • HRSA Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

For more information on the total compensation package, visit Pharmacist Total Compensation.