Clinical Pharmacist – Indian Health Service
Santa Fe Indian Hospital, 1700 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA
Job Type
Full-time, long-term federal contract.
Location
Primary: Santa Fe Indian Health Center – Santa Fe, NM 87505
Secondary (as needed): Santa Clara Health Center – Española, NM 87532
May rotate between facilities as needed; annual travel-related incentives available for qualified candidates
About the Role
We are seeking a licensed Pharmacist to support a federal Indian Health Service (IHS) outpatient facility in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This role focuses on safe medication dispensing, clinical review, and patient counseling in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment serving Tribal communities.
Responsibilities Include:
- Review and dispense prescriptions with accuracy and safety
- Conduct medication therapy review and drug interaction screening
- Provide patient counseling on medication use, storage, and precautions
- Consult with prescribers regarding discrepancies or therapeutic concerns
- Monitor inventory, medication storage, and drug integrity
- Document all care and counseling in the electronic health record
- Support outpatient and inpatient pharmacy operations
- Work with diverse and multicultural patient populations, including use of interpreters as needed
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy (BS or PharmD)
Active, unrestricted pharmacist license (any U.S. state accepted)
BLS certification
Ability to pass: Federal Background Investigation & Fingerprinting
Comfortable working in a federal healthcare setting
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs occasionally
About the Company
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office (AAO), Santa Fe Indian Health Center (SFIHC) provides comprehensive healthcare services to the Native American community. The SFIHC Purchase Referred Care department is dedicated to ensuring patients receive quality healthcare services through efficient coordination of care and resource management.