At NATIVE HEALTH, we strive to provide the best health care available for urban American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals who generally experience barriers to health and wellness services.

Mission:  To provide accessible holistic patient centered care, to empower our community to achieve the highest quality health and well-being.

Vision: Healthy People in Healthy Communities.

NATIVE HEALTH Benefits and Perks Include:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Retirement Benefits - Up to 5% Matching Contribution
• Paid Time Off/Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Leave
• Employee Recognition Program

Starting Annual Salary: DOE

This position serves as the Director of Pharmacy for NATIVE HEALTH. This position is responsible for the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care where the patient’s needs are the primary concern. Work performance is reviewed for conformance to policies, procedures, and practices related to pharmaceutical care delivery. The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for overseeing staff pharmacists and for pharmacy technicians.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Determine the objectives of the department; plan, organize, and direct general pharmacy policies and procedures.
2. Serve as the 340B Program Manager and be responsible for the compliance and oversight of 340B-related activities.
3. Provides and ensures safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapies.
4. Documents all patient-provider interactions following health care standards.
5. Participates as an active member of an integrated patient centered team.
6. Supports organization as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong knowledge of current evidence-based pharmaceutical guidelines.
2. Skills in providing diagnostic, preventive, and/or therapeutic services to patients.
3. Knowledge of public health, community health, and population health.
4. Ability to work effectively with staff members who have a variety of backgrounds and training.
5. Ability to accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time.
6. Ability to plan own work and carry out assignments effectively.
7. Ability to communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to work.
8. Proficient with computer-based applications such as Microsoft Office.
9. Ability to maintain patient medical records and utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) and associated technologies in said maintenance.
10. Ability to establish rapport and gain the confidence of others.
11. Ability to function as a health care delivery team member.
12. Ability to assess quality patient care.
13. Ability to provide cross coverage at NATIVE HEALTH clinic locations as needed.
14. Must be able to work with confidential material without betraying the trust of patients, families, or the agency.
15. Knowledge of the cultural and social backgrounds of the Native American and under or uninsured population.
16. Demonstrate adherence to principles of confidentiality, scientific/academic integrity, informed consent, and ethical practice.
17. Skill in providing excellent customer service and support; organizing and prioritizing workload.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Completion of an accredited medical school, internship and completion of the certification examination by the medical board of examiners.
2. Must have a permanent and unrestricted license to practice medicine or osteopathy in Arizona.   
3. Must have current board certification in pharmacy and maintain certification.
4. Must have current medication dispensing license (DEA).
5. Experience and training must have been progressive and responsible, demonstrating good knowledge of current principles, practices, methods, and techniques in the field of medicine.
6. Three years of experience in an outpatient family practice or comparable setting is preferred. Experience in a community health center setting is preferred.
7. Current BLS certification is required.
8. Current ACLS certification is preferred.

Standard Employment Requirements: 

1. Must possess a valid and unrestricted Arizona driver’s license (within 30 days of hire if applicant is from out-of-state) with no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last five years. No more than two at-fault accidents in the last three years. Must maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license during employment. Must be insurable under NATIVE HEALTH’s liability auto policy.
2. Must pass a criminal background check and obtain a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment and retain a valid card while employed with NATIVE HEALTH.
3. Must pass substance abuse testing upon employment and submit to random testing during employment.
4. Must provide an updated immunization (IZ) record at the time of employment.
5. Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment and provide an annual update.
6. Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within (90) calendar days of employment and maintain certification during employment.

Native Health complies with all state and federal requirements, including EEOC requirements.