Optometrist

Indian Health Service • Fort Yates, ND

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About The Position

This position is for a pharmacist within the federal system, requiring a doctoral degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an equivalent accrediting body. The role involves dispensing medications, providing information to health practitioners and patients, evaluating medication use patterns, and performing administrative tasks related to pharmacy programs. Applicants must have a valid pharmacy license and demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job effectively.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Pharmacy recognized by ACPE or an equivalent accrediting body.
• Licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree for GS-11 level.
• Minimum of one year of professional pharmacy experience for GS-12 level.
• Ability to distinguish basic colors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in compounding prescriptions and formulating drugs.
• Experience advising on drug therapy and usage in a hospital or clinic.
• Knowledge of quality assurance protocols for data collection in pharmacy clinical programs.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners.
• Providing information to health practitioners and patients about proper usage of medications and side effects.
• Evaluating medication use patterns and outcomes for patients in hospitals or managed care organizations.
• Performing administrative, consultative, or staff advisory work for a medical facility's pharmacy program.
• Planning, monitoring, and evaluating medication programs or regimens.
• Establishing medication-handling procedures for the storage and preservation of medications.
• Researching medical literature and/or clinical medication information to provide accurate responses to inquiries.
• Maintaining all medication records required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees