Pharmacist - IHS Contract
Description

QUENTIN N. BURDICK MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE FACILITY

BELCOURT, NORTH DAKOTA

Vision Quest Solutions is actively recruiting an experienced Pharmacist to support the Indian Health Service at the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility in Belcourt, North Dakota.

This is an awarded federal contract position with a targeted start date of December 5, 2026.

POSITION DETAILS

Position: Pharmacist
Location: Belcourt, North Dakota
Facility: Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility
Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Pay: $90 per hour, depending on experience and final approval
Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week
Start Date: December 5, 2026

Housing is the contractor’s responsibility. Travel or relocation assistance may be available and will be discussed during the offer process.

SCHEDULE

The Pharmacist will generally work Monday through Friday, based on facility needs.

Work schedules may fall between approximately 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Pharmacist will support the outpatient pharmacy and work collaboratively with Indian Health Service providers, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Reviewing and processing prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness
  • Verifying medication dosing, allergies, drug interactions, and contraindications
  • Evaluating renal function and other clinical considerations affecting medication therapy
  • Providing medication counseling and education to patients
  • Conducting medication therapy reviews
  • Maintaining appropriate controlled-substance documentation
  • Supporting medication inventory and pharmacy operations
  • Participating in pharmacy quality improvement activities
  • Communicating with physicians and other healthcare providers regarding medication-related concerns
  • Maintaining accurate pharmacy and patient documentation
  • Performing duties independently while reporting to the Pha
Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

Pharmacy Degree

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.

Pharmacist License

Current, active, valid, and unrestricted pharmacist license from any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

BLS Certification

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Candidates must also successfully complete all required IHS credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements prior to starting.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience with Indian Health Service or federal healthcare systems is highly preferred.

Familiarity with any of the following is beneficial:

  • IHS Electronic Health Record
  • RPMS
  • ScriptPro Central Workflow Management
  • Pyxis
  • Outpatient pharmacy operations
  • Federal or tribal healthcare environments

CANDIDATE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates should be prepared to provide:

  • Current CV or resume
  • Current pharmacist license
  • BLS certification
  • Professional references
  • Earliest available start date
  • Confirmation of availability for the assignment
  • Documentation required for IHS credentialing and onboarding

ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENT

The Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility serves the Belcourt community through the Indian Health Service.

This position is intended to provide continuity of pharmacy services under an existing federal healthcare contract.

We are actively recruiting now for a December 5, 2026 start.

APPLY TODAY

If you are a licensed Pharmacist interested in federal healthcare, IHS experience, or a contract opportunity in North Dakota, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.