Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Indian Health Service • Mexican Water, AZ

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About The Position

This position is for a pharmacist within the Federal system, specifically serving various locations in Arizona and New Mexico. The role requires a doctoral degree in Pharmacy and a valid license to practice pharmacy. The position is open for applications from February 10, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the position, including volunteer work and part-time experience. The hiring manager may consider applicants who are currently enrolled in a relevant educational program and expect to complete their degree within nine months of applying.

Requirements

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

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