Pharmacist On Call

Job Title: Pharmacist On-Call
Rate: $75 per hour (flat rate)
Department: Pharmacy
Reports to: Pharmacy Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly “Non-Exempt”
Representation: Non-Represented

The role of the On‑Call Pharmacist will be to deliver quality pharmacy services, collaborating with primary care physicians and staff to improve the health of Virginia Garcia patients. Pharmacy services include assisting medical personnel and patients with drug information and identification, developing and sustaining productive patient relationships, evaluating and resolving potential drug‑therapy problems identified through any and all available sources, patient counseling, prescription verification, adherence to state and federal pharmacy laws, precepting students and interns, assisting with supervision of technical staff, pharmacy cashier and support staff, and participation in projects assigned by the Pharmacy Director.

• Review and enter prescriptions in computer software, fill and label prescriptions, or supervise technical staff as they become capable of taking over these functions.
• Resolve clinical questions regarding patient prescriptions with provider staff; answer clinical questions from provider staff, researching when necessary.
• Counsel patients on all new prescriptions, utilizing assistance from bilingual staff; willing to acquire Spanish skills to counsel patients solo, over time.
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) involving assessing the patient, screening for drug interactions and adverse effects, providing disease/medication education and exploring opportunities to simplify and/or decrease the cost of the medication regimen.
• Supervise performance and accuracy of technical staff as required by Oregon Law, offering guidance and troubleshooting errors as they occur. Supervise pharmacy cashier and support staff to ensure quality customer service, observance of HIPAA requirements regarding patient confidentiality, and the highest regard for patients of Virginia Garcia.
• May include precepting pharmacy students from various pharmacy schools and pharmacy tech schools, attending or presenting in‑services in conjunction with medical staff, participation in clinic committees, assisting with training pharmacy technicians, medication reviews (MTM) and other pharmacy services.
• Projects assigned appropriately based on professional skill areas, experience and interest.
• Supervise relief pharmacist(s) if needed during Director’s absence.
• Responsible for day‑to‑day operation of the pharmacy either as PIC or in lieu of PIC when the Director is unavailable.
• Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The On‑Call Pharmacist has access to PHI to create and maintain an accurate and up‑to‑date health record. Applying the minimum necessary standard of HIPAA, the designated record sets to which this employee will have access include all sections of the dental and medical record, patient demographic information in the practice management system, incoming records, reports, results, consultations, etc. The employee should read the content of these records only to the extent needed to accomplish the assigned task (e.g., filing or disclosure).

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team‑based work environment.
• Cultural diversity awareness, sensitivity, and competency, including the ability to work with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to make independent decisions based on VGMHC policies and protocols.
• High degree of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism when interacting with colleagues and patients where applicable.
• Able to use the phone and other forms of communication.
• Commitment and alignment to Virginia Garcia’s mission, vision, and values.
• Bilingual/bicultural proficiency (Spanish/English spoken and written) preferred.

• Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the State of Oregon, B.S. or Pharm.
  
  D. degree. Preceptor registration desired…