Travel Pharmacist
Fort Yates, ND
DT-Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

LOCUM TENENS PHARMACIST

IHS Standing Rock Service Unit — Fort Yates, ND / McLaughlin, SD

Job Type: Contract / Locum Tenens — Full-Time, 40 hrs/week, Overtime Available

Fort Yates Hospital — 10 Standing Rock Avenue, Fort Yates, ND 58538

McLaughlin IHS Clinic — 701 East 6th Street, McLaughlin, SD 57642

Pay & Compensation

Hourly Rate

$56.80/hour (W-2, taxed)

Overtime Rate

$75.00/hour (hours over 40/week)

Weekly Per Diem

$1,246/week (lodging & meals, non-taxable)

One-Time Travel Allowance

$500 (paid at assignment start)

Estimated Weekly Gross Pay

$3,518/week (based on 40 hrs/week)

Estimated weekly gross is based on 40 hours/week: $2,272 in taxable wages + $1,246 in per diem. Per diem reimburses lodging and meals while on assignment away from your permanent tax home and is separate from taxable wages. Overtime and per diem amounts will vary based on actual hours worked and days on assignment.

About the Role

We are seeking a licensed Pharmacist for a contract assignment supporting pharmacy operations at Fort Yates Hospital and the McLaughlin IHS Clinic, part of the Indian Health Service Standing Rock Service Unit. This is a non-personal services contract position — you will work independently within your scope of practice and privileges to support safe, effective, and timely pharmaceutical care for IHS beneficiaries.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and manage medication-related activities in accordance with pharmacy procedures
• Support safe medication dispensing practices and medication safety initiatives
• Provide clinical pharmacy support: medication reconciliation, patient counseling, medication therapy monitoring, drug information, and clinical consultation
• Accurately and timely document patient care activities in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Identify and report medication-related safety concerns, adverse events, and medication errors within required timeframes
• Participate in quality improvement activities, staff meetings, and performance improvement initiatives
• Maintain compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws, IHS policies, and facility procedures

Required Qualifications

• Current, full, and unrestricted pharmacist license issued by a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia (no restrictions, suspensions, revocations, or voluntary surrender pending disciplinary action)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current tuberculosis (TB) screening documentation
• MMR immunity documentation
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation or approved exemption
• Not listed on the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals/Entities
• Legally authorized to work in the United States (E-Verify compliant)
• Willingness to complete required IHS training prior to system access (EHR training, Privacy/Information Security Awareness, HIPAA Privacy, Rules of Behavior, workplace harassment prevention)
• National Provider Identifier (NPI), if applicable
• Reliable, professional, and comfortable working in a rural/critical-access healthcare setting

Documents Required for Application Submission

Please have the following ready to submit with your application:

1. Current resume/CV
2. Copy of current, unrestricted state pharmacy license(s)
3. Current BLS certification card
4. Two to three professional references (recent healthcare setting preferred)
5. NPI number and taxonomy code, if applicable

Candidates who do not submit complete documentation may experience delays in the credentialing and onboarding process.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and required documents listed above. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss assignment details, credentialing timeline, and start date.