What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist position at Indian Health Services?
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Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 9/5/2025 until filled Summary: At Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC), located in the heart of the Navajo Nation in Tuba City, Arizona, we take pride in fostering a workplace where employees feel empowered to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care. Our team is driven by purpose, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence -- the very values that drew them to healthcare in the first place. Our employees appreciate the strong sense of camaraderie, the opportunity to work in a high-tech environment, and the meaningful relationships built with patients and colleagues alike. Our patients, in turn, value the genuine care and dedication they receive. Location & Lifestyle Highlights
Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 9/5/2025 until filled Summary: At Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC), located in the heart of the Navajo Nation in Tuba City, Arizona, we take pride in fostering a workplace where employees feel empowered to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care. Our team is driven by purpose, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence -- the very values that drew them to healthcare in the first place. Our employees appreciate the strong sense of camaraderie, the opportunity to work in a high-tech environment, and the meaningful relationships built with patients and colleagues alike. Our patients, in turn, value the genuine care and dedication they receive. Location & Lifestyle Highlights
• Live and work in the scenic beauty of the Navajo Reservation, surrounded by national parks, forests, and canyon country
• Enjoy easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing -- with the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, and Snowbowl ski area just a short drive away
• Experience a culturally rich and diverse community, home to the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute tribes, alongside Anglo, Hispanic, and African American residents
• Benefit from a close-knit, collaborative medical staff and an excellent work/life balance Benefits Overview TCRHCC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including:
• Medical and Dental Insurance (shared cost)
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability -- provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefits such as vision, additional life insurance, and more -- available at competitive group rates through payroll deduction We are committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive.
This position provides services at the TCRHCC main campus. Pharmacist is responsible for providing a comprehensive pharmacy and medication management service to patients and ensures a consistent level of service in accordance to TCRHCC policies. Direct patient care and services are provided to neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, oncology, and obstetric patients. This position requires working rotational shifts: day, evening, nights, weekends, and Holidays. The position provides the opportunity for career advancement through tier levels of Pharmacist to Advanced Practice Pharmacist as determined by pharmacy experience. Advanced Practice Pharmacist serves as a clinical pharmacist for direct clinical pharmacy services for inpatient and outpatient departments. In addition to the responsibilities of Advanced Practice Pharmacist I, Advanced Practice Pharmacist II is responsible for all specialized pharmacy–based clinics and providing an ongoing analysis of clinical services to develop programs that commensurate with the highest quality of care. Responsibilities also include the administration of policies and procedures and directing programs and activities in accordance to TCRHCC's mission, vision, and values. Incumbent serves as the Clinic Manager of Operations at the designated clinic(s) and provides technical and administrative supervision to professional and non-professional employees, i.e. Advanced Practice I, Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacy Billers. More info about area: https://tchealth.org/careers/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties: The following is a shortened version of the full duties for the Pharmacist position at TCRHCC: Conduct outpatient pharmacy clinics, assess treatment plans, and monitor patient outcomes. Review medical records for safe and effective drug therapy; consult with medical and nursing staff. Verify and input chemotherapy treatment plans for oncology patients. Counsel patients and families on medication use and compliance. Participate in disaster drills and respond to actual emergency events. Train and educate pharmacy staff, students, and healthcare professionals. Maintain and expand pharmacological knowledge through continuing education. Provide drug information and consult on pharmacokinetics across age groups. Attend inpatient rounds, respond to emergencies, and manage therapeutic drug monitoring. Ensure proper documentation and update patient records. Use PPE appropriately and follow infection control protocols. Complete training for cleaning and decontamination procedures. Gain competency in pharmacy software systems. Supervise pharmacy technicians and ensure efficient service delivery. Meet performance benchmarks and KPIs. Perform other duties as assigned by Pharmacy leadership. Qualifications: Education (Pharmacist I/II & Advanced Practice I/II): Doctor of Pharmacy or a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from a school recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education Certification (Pharmacist I/II & Advanced Practice I/II): Must have a current valid and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State or Territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia Must have and maintain a current valid certification of the following throughout employment: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association Experience: Pharmacist I: Not required for entry level incumbents Pharmacist II: A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Registered Pharmacist Advanced Practice Pharmacist I: 1) A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Registered Pharmacist; and 2) A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Clinical Pharmacist Advanced Practice Pharmacist II: 1) A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Registered Pharmacist and 2) a minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Clinical Pharmacist Credentialing (Advanced Practice I/II): Must become a credentialed member of the TCRHCC Pharmacy Staff Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: 2976 Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://careers.tchealth.org/jobs/2976?lang=en-us Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
This position provides services at the TCRHCC main campus. Pharmacist is responsible for providing a comprehensive pharmacy and medication management service to patients and ensures a consistent level of service in accordance to TCRHCC policies. Direct patient care and services are provided to neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, oncology, and obstetric patients. This position requires working rotational shifts: day, evening, nights, weekends, and Holidays. The position provides the opportunity for career advancement through tier levels of Pharmacist to Advanced Practice Pharmacist as determined by pharmacy experience. Advanced Practice Pharmacist serves as a clinical pharmacist for direct clinical pharmacy services for inpatient and outpatient departments. In addition to the responsibilities of Advanced Practice Pharmacist I, Advanced Practice Pharmacist II is responsible for all specialized pharmacy–based clinics and providing an ongoing analysis of clinical services to develop programs that commensurate with the highest quality of care. Responsibilities also include the administration of policies and procedures and directing programs and activities in accordance to TCRHCC's mission, vision, and values. Incumbent serves as the Clinic Manager of Operations at the designated clinic(s) and provides technical and administrative supervision to professional and non-professional employees, i.e. Advanced Practice I, Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacy Billers. More info about area: https://tchealth.org/careers/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties: The following is a shortened version of the full duties for the Pharmacist position at TCRHCC: Conduct outpatient pharmacy clinics, assess treatment plans, and monitor patient outcomes. Review medical records for safe and effective drug therapy; consult with medical and nursing staff. Verify and input chemotherapy treatment plans for oncology patients. Counsel patients and families on medication use and compliance. Participate in disaster drills and respond to actual emergency events. Train and educate pharmacy staff, students, and healthcare professionals. Maintain and expand pharmacological knowledge through continuing education. Provide drug information and consult on pharmacokinetics across age groups. Attend inpatient rounds, respond to emergencies, and manage therapeutic drug monitoring. Ensure proper documentation and update patient records. Use PPE appropriately and follow infection control protocols. Complete training for cleaning and decontamination procedures. Gain competency in pharmacy software systems. Supervise pharmacy technicians and ensure efficient service delivery. Meet performance benchmarks and KPIs. Perform other duties as assigned by Pharmacy leadership. Qualifications: Education (Pharmacist I/II & Advanced Practice I/II): Doctor of Pharmacy or a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from a school recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education Certification (Pharmacist I/II & Advanced Practice I/II): Must have a current valid and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State or Territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia Must have and maintain a current valid certification of the following throughout employment: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association Experience: Pharmacist I: Not required for entry level incumbents Pharmacist II: A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Registered Pharmacist Advanced Practice Pharmacist I: 1) A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Registered Pharmacist; and 2) A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Clinical Pharmacist Advanced Practice Pharmacist II: 1) A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Registered Pharmacist and 2) a minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Clinical Pharmacist Credentialing (Advanced Practice I/II): Must become a credentialed member of the TCRHCC Pharmacy Staff Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: 2976 Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://careers.tchealth.org/jobs/2976?lang=en-us Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
