Job Description

Looking for a meaningful pharmacy role where your expertise directly supports patient care in a mission-driven federal health setting? We are seeking experienced Contract Pharmacists to support outpatient pharmacy services at the Santa Fe Indian Health Service Unit, Santa Fe Indian Health Center, and Santa Clara Indian Health Center. This opportunity allows you to play a direct role in delivering safe, effective medication therapy while working alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team serving an underserved population. Located in the heart of northern New Mexico, the Santa Fe area is known for its rich cultural heritage, outdoor recreation, vibrant arts scene, and scenic high-desert landscapes — offering an exceptional quality of life outside of work. . If you’re looking for a role where your clinical judgment and patient care skills truly make an impact, this is an excellent opportunity.

Check out our facility here. https://www.ihs.gov/Albuquerque/healthcarefacilities/santafe/

• Flexible Long-Term contract, with extension possibilities
• Full-time Contract position
• Pharmacy hours, Monday through Friday & Holidays: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
• May float to other Pharmacies in the service unit as needed
• Closed on weekends and Holidays
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Can work on any valid United States Pharmacy license
• Previous contract experience is a plus
• Previous IHS facility experience helpful
• 2+ years of experience as a pharmacist is required
• Can work on any state license
• Great pay, excellent work culture, & work-life balance in a beautiful area near, Hiking, Caves, & National Monuments.
• Must be willing and able to pass Federal Security Clearance pre-hire

Duties

• Review and interpret physician orders to ensure appropriate medication therapy.
• Dispense medications accurately and provide clear instructions to patients regarding their use.
• Conduct patient assessments to monitor medication efficacy and safety.
• Manage inventory levels of pharmaceuticals, ensuring proper storage and handling.
• Provide consultations on pain management strategies and medication-related issues.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacy software systems.
• Adhere to aseptic techniques when preparing sterile medications.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams in hospital settings, including pediatrics, to deliver optimal patient care.

Skills

• Strong background in clinical pharmacy practices.
• Proficient in using pharmacy software for medication management and documentation.
• Knowledgeable in pain management protocols and patient assessment techniques.
• Familiarity with inventory management processes to ensure adequate stock levels of medications.
• Understanding of medical terminology relevant to pharmaceutical care.
• Experience working within hospital environments, particularly in pediatrics, is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by the supervisor.

Tribal Preference Exercised:

Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2- 4(8).

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited pharmacy program/school
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a pharmacist within the past 36 months
• Previous contract experience a plus
• Previous IHS facility experience helpful
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• Have a Pharmacist degree from a school of pharmacy approved by a state-accrediting agency
• Possess a current, active, unrestricted license from any of the 50 United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
• Maintain continuing education/certification
• Must be a US citizen, living primarily in the United States
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must meet all credentialing and background investigation requirements.

Apply today to talk with a Member of our Recruitment team!