Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Pion is at the heart of the Navajo Reservation, where culture, spirit, and history thrive. The Navajo Nation has a land base of 27,000 square miles, extending into the States of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. This area has a long history going back as far as prehistoric times and the subsequent arrival of Spanish and European settlers. This is the home to the Navajo people with its array of national monuments, tribal parks, and historical sites, and Lake Powell with its 186 miles of 'Navajo land' shoreline.

The Pinon Health Center is an outpatient clinic and is associated with the Chinle Service Unit - Indian Health Service in the Heart of the Navajo Reservation - Northern Arizona. Pinon Health Center provides medical care to approximately 11,000 patients - the majority of whom are Navajo, and many still speak the language. The Outpatient Clinic has a wide range of health services that include Community Health Nutrition, Counseling Services, Dental, Family Medicine, Health Promotion, Laboratory, Midwifery, Native Medicine, OB/GYN, Optometry, Patient Advocacy, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Public Health Nursing, Radiology, Speech Therapy, Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Services and Navajo Nation Health Education.

Pharmacist - Responsibilities (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Pharmacist verifies prescription orders for completeness, legality, and appropriateness.
• Check for potential drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
• The Pharmacist ensures accurate preparation, labeling, and distribution of medications.
• Verify patient understanding and provide supplemental written instructions when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional pharmacy regulations.
• Provide clear instructions on medication use, potential side effects, and precautions.
• Manage pharmaceutical supplies following established protocols.
• The Pharmacist assists with order organization and performs patient pill counts at the pharmacy window when necessary.

Pharmacist - Requirements

• Must have a degree from a pharmacy school approved by a state-accrediting agency.
• Minimum of 6 months of prior Indian Health Service pharmacy experience.
• Shall possess a current, active, unrestricted license from any of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
• Immunization certificate endorsed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) at the time of employment is preferred.

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