Indian Health Serviceposted 2 days ago
Bloomfield, NM
Administration of Human Resource Programs
About the position
This position is for a pharmacist within the federal system, requiring a doctoral degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an equivalent accrediting body. The role involves dispensing medications, providing information to health practitioners and patients, evaluating medication use patterns, and performing administrative tasks related to pharmacy programs. Applicants must have a valid pharmacy license and meet specific educational and experience requirements to qualify for the position.
Responsibilities
- Dispensing medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners.
- 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.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Pharmacy recognized by the ACPE or equivalent.
- Licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
- Ability to distinguish basic colors.
- For GS-11 level: Three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent.
- For GS-12 level: Minimum of one year of professional pharmacy experience.
