Pharmacist, Healthcare

Exciting opportunity to serve the Pueblo of Laguna community as a Pharmacist working at our Laguna Community Health Center (LCHC) located 45 miles west of Albuquerque, NM off Interstate 40. Part‑time and PRN positions also available.

Responsible for ensuring the proper compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines, company policies and procedures. Provide pharmacy consulting services to patients regarding the effective usage of medications, awareness with drug interactions and offering preventive healthcare services. Support the efficient workflow of the pharmacy and assist the Pharmacy Director in identifying ways to optimize pharmacy financials, inventory management and enhance patient experience.

• Assist Pharmacy Director with establishing procedures that promote the efficient workflow of the pharmacy including assigning roles, coordinating activities and soliciting employee suggestions. Ensure pharmacy operates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Responsible for opening and closing of pharmacy and shift change duties.
• Compound and dispense medications as prescribed by providers, by calculating, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients including drug therapy reviews, verification and medication management.
• Review, interpret, and accurately dispense prescribed medications when necessitated by workload. Ensure the use of all elements of dispensing in conjunction with state and federally‑controlled substance laws.
• Consult with medical providers to clarify prescribed medications, dosages, refills, interactions, and allergies to suggest alternative medications, and answer medical provider questions.
• Counsel patients regarding usage of medicine, side effects, interactions, contraindications, patient information privacy, generic or less expensive medicines, over‑the‑counter products, and refer to medical provider as needed to ensure medication is taken correctly, health needs are addressed and satisfaction with service.
• Resolve patient issues in a timely manner and answer questions to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Perform retail, clinical, and wellness services such as diabetes awareness and management, COPD management, and other preventive healthcare services.
• Maintain current knowledge of information technology associated with pharmacy systems such as Script Pro, registers, automation, etc. to provide support to patients as well as pharmacy staff. Propose and implement enhancements to pharmacy systems to further promote productivity.
• Ensure insurance claims are processed accurately to resolve patient issues and prevent payment rejections. Follow‑up with insurance companies as well as medical providers and participate in third‑party audits.
• Perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the Pharmacy Director, in their absence, in order to ensure continuation of pharmacy services to the community.
• Reinforce the direction of Pharmacy Director in staff performance by coaching, and providing constructive feedback, monitoring customer service, and fostering employee development. Promote teamwork and motivate team members by establishing expectations; monitor and recognize progress, and foster a shared vision.
• Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for registries of poisons, narcotics, or controlled drugs.
• Seek professional development, solicit constructive feedback, and leverage Pharmacy Director as mentor and coach. Obtain necessary certifications, education credits and training to maintain required pharmacist licensure.

• Experience in prescription dispensing that demonstrates a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (DPh/PharmD) recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the U.S. Department of Education.
• Current, active, full and unrestricted license as a Registered Pharmacist from any U.S. state or the District of Columbia.
• Current, active, full and unrestricted license as a…