Pharmacist (Clinical Staff Pharmacist)
Rosebud Indian Health Service (IHS) | Rosebud, South Dakota.
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most:
Are you a dedicated pharmacist looking for a rewarding opportunity to positively impact an underserved community? Join the healthcare team at Rosebud Indian Health Service (IHS), where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients across the Rosebud Sioux Reservation. This position offers the unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence with meaningful community service while working alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Position Summary:
The Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmacy services, ensuring safe and effective medication therapy management, and supporting quality patient care initiatives. The pharmacist works closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes in an ambulatory and outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Dispense medications accurately and efficiently in accordance with federal, state, and IHS regulations.
- Review prescriptions for appropriateness, drug interactions, allergies, and therapeutic duplications.
- Provide medication counseling and education to patients and family members.
- Conduct medication therapy management (MTM) and clinical interventions.
- Collaborate with providers to optimize pharmaceutical care and treatment plans.
- Monitor patient medication profiles and make evidence-based recommendations.
- Participate in chronic disease management programs, including diabetes, hypertension, and anticoagulation monitoring.
- Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
- Ensure compliance with DEA, Joint Commission, IHS, and pharmacy practice standards.
- Assist with inventory management, controlled substance accountability, and medication procurement.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and pharmacy staff education.
Qualifications
Required:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy.
- Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in any U.S. state or territory.
- Ability to obtain and maintain federal credentialing requirements.
- Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and patient education skills.
Preferred:
- Hospital, ambulatory care, or tribal health experience.
- Residency training (PGY1) preferred but not required.
- Experience with electronic medical records and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Board certification (BCPS, BCACP, etc.) a plus.
Work Environment:
- Primarily outpatient pharmacy setting.
- Collaborative healthcare team including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, behavioral health professionals, and allied health staff.
- Diverse patient population with opportunities to make a lasting impact on community health.
- Fast-paced environment with a strong focus on patient-centered care.
Why Rosebud IHS?
- Competitive compensation
Weekly pay available for travelers/contract pharmacists. - Housing assistance or housing stipends may be available.
- Meaningful mission serving Native American communities.
- Federal healthcare experience.
- Supportive interdisciplinary clinical team.
- Opportunity to expand clinical skills and impact patient outcomes.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal pharmacist is clinically strong, compassionate, adaptable, and passionate about serving rural and underserved populations. They thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment and are committed to improving health outcomes through exceptional pharmaceutical care.
Apply today and become part of a team that is making a real difference in the lives of patients and families throughout the Rosebud community.