Supervisory Pharmacist (Clinical)

The Supervisory Pharmacist for an Indian Health Service (IHS), Pine Ridge Service Unit provides ambulatory care and hospital services. This position provides oversight and strategic direction for pharmacy operations, including clinical care, staff management, and regulatory compliance and fulfills the IHS mission through professional pharmacy practice A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

10/26/2026: This position is being re-announced to solicit additional candidates. Applicants who previously applied to this announcement need not re-apply unless submitting updated information and/or missing forms. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Pharmacist Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Directs day-to-day operations of the pharmacy program and oversees staffing, scheduling, policy implementation, and compliance. Ensures compliance with all accreditation standards and maintains documentation, coordinates audits, and ensures patient safety through risk reduction strategies. Manages performance appraisals, establishes individual development plans, and provides coaching, feedback, and training for a diverse staff of pharmacist and pharmacy technicians. Serves as medication subject matter expert with physicians, nurses, and other staff on drug-related problems; monitor adverse drug reactions, review and evaluate drug literature. Participates in medication reconciliation processes, interdisciplinary team rounds, and collaborative treatment planning.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain any licensure requirements. If licensure are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. Works on a rotational basis to provide continuity of pharmacy services during days, nights, weekends and holidays. 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/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Prior to the 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.