What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist position at Akicita Federal, LLC?
Akicita Federal is hiring a Pharmacist to deliver essential pharmacy services to the Navajo Nation community served by the Indian Health Service in Tsaile, AZ. This role puts you at the heart of a community health mission, providing direct pharmaceutical care to an underserved Native American population. You will work on-site as a key clinical contributor, ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and culturally responsive medication management.
- Dispense and verify prescription medications accurately, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance
- Conduct medication therapy reviews and consult directly with patients on proper drug use, dosing, and potential interactions
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to optimize patient medication regimens
- Monitor patients for adverse drug reactions and intervene appropriately to prevent medication-related harm
- Maintain accurate and complete pharmacy records in accordance with federal and facility requirements
- Manage controlled substance inventory and ensure DEA compliance at all times
- Provide clinical guidance and drug information support to the broader care team as needed
\nWhat sets candidates apart:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Prior experience providing pharmacy services in a federal, tribal, or Indian Health Service facility
- Familiarity with serving Native American or other rural, underserved patient populations
- Experience working in an ambulatory care or outpatient clinic pharmacy setting
- Board certification in a pharmacy specialty (e.g., BCPS, BCACP)
About Akicita Federal
Akicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.
Salary : $166,400