Pharmacy - Pharmacist

Profession: Pharmacy

Specialty: Pharmacist

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: M-F (8:30a-5:30p), Sat rotation (9a-1p)

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: 2 years

License: Current state license to practice pharmacy

Certifications: Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy;
PharmD preferred

Must-Have: Good communication skills; both written and verbal; three years of retail experience preferred

Description:

This position contributes to the fulfillment of the organization’s vision and mission by providing prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals according to professional standards and practices.

Reports to the Retail Pharmacy Manager and Director of Pharmacy.

Provides specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes.

Advises physicians on issues concerning drug therapy, toxicity of drugs, and their side effects.

Assists in prescribing appropriate doses and ensuring adequate quantities of drugs and supplies are ordered and maintained.

Responsible for the preparation and dispensing of all medications within the facility.

Oversights non-pharmacist personnel involved in the medication use process.

Ensures that all prescription and medication orders are accurate, complete, and appropriate for individual patients.

Maintains relationships with medical and nursing staff.

Provides timely information regarding pharmaceuticals, therapeutic options, and drug usage.

Conducts and evaluates medication use reviews, assessing patient compliance and outcomes.

Suggests modifications to achieve desired outcomes as needed.

Instructs patients in the proper use of prescribed drugs.

Makes patient care rounds with physicians to evaluate patient progress as needed.

Individualizes medication regimens using sound principles.

Accounts for pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic variations.

Responsible for establishing and continually improving the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within direct responsibility.

Ensures that medicinal products are stored appropriately and securely.

Ensures inventory is maintained in accordance with state and federal requirements.

Responds to medication-related queries from within the facility and the general public.

Maintains strict standards of confidentiality, complying with HIPAA recommendations and regulations.

Keeps up to date with, and contributes to changing drug knowledge and healthcare developments.

Writes guidelines for drug use within the facility, preparing drug and therapeutic bulletins.

Implements necessary regulations and related policies and procedures.

Provides information related to budgets and drug expenditures.

Processes all cash and credit transactions as required, providing patients with proper receipts and related information.

Attends required meetings and participates in facility and community committees as requested.

Mentors healthcare professionals in training.

Provides monthly consulting to contracted facilities.

Performs other duties as needed by the facility.

Maintains and promotes good health practices.

Conforms to procedures and policies.

Will perform all duties described within the scope of licensure.

Does not discuss patient matters outside of the clinical setting, keeping in compliance with HIPAA.Understands and complies with the requirements of the Compliance Program.

Participates in all education and training programs regarding compliance as required.

Demonstrates formal greetings with patients, visitors, and staff.

Willingly accepts new responsibilities and cooperates with implementation of change.

Dresses in a neat, clean uniform for patient care; maintains high personal hygiene standards.

Demonstrates respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence through a "We Care" philosophy with all patients, visitors, and staff.

Working conditions are indoors in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.

Possible exposure to unpleasant odors, fumes, and bio-hazardous materials.

Must tolerate moderate noise levels.

Frequent contact with doctors, patients, and their families.

Health care workers may be exposed to hazardous drugs and communicate risks associated with exposure.

All pharmacy staff are required to be fitted annually for a filtered respirator.

Additional housing options may be limited.