Pharmacist - Per Diem

Staff Pharmacist - Per Diem (PRN)

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Per Diem (PRN) Staff Pharmacist to work at McKeen Pharmacy in Sandusky, OH, a community healthcare center based, in‑house pharmacy. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a pharmacist with a retail pharmacy background and an active OH pharmacist license. APhA or ASHP Immunizations Certified is a plus.

McKeen Pharmacy is part of Family Health Services, a mission‑driven community health center that provides high‑quality care to those who may be struggling to make ends meet. The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, with no weekend hours. A sliding fee scale is available for qualifying patients, and the practice accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurances.

• Interpret and fill drug orders.
• Provide patient information and counseling.
• Act as an alternate store leader in the absence of the store Pharmacist‑In‑Charge/Pharmacy Manager, managing ongoing pharmacy functions.
• Contact and confer with physicians regarding questions or irregularities on prescriptions.
• Dispense prescriptions, compound, and prepare I.V. admixtures (if applicable).
• Monitor drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness.
• Maintain patients’ medication records.
• Maintain inventory and records of controlled drugs and other drugs as required by law.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in routine performance of their duties.
• Provide drug information to professional staff and patients as necessary.
• Participate in inventory control programs such as ordering, inventorying and monitoring correct pricing and quantities.
• Attend and participate in programs, committees, meetings, and functions as required by the facility or pharmacy.
• Participate in educational programs for professional staff as necessary.
• Participate in pharmacy orientation programs, pharmacy staff meetings and in‑service educational programs.
• Participate in activities resolving unsafe and unsanitary practices.
• Exemplify excellence in customer communications and service.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members to enhance the team concept.
• Participate in the Performance Improvement Program.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with established policies.
• Promptly report any allegations of impropriety to the Compliance Department.
• Comply with Maxor’s Ethical Business Conduct policy and Maxor’s Compliance Program.
• Remain free from exclusion under the OIG and SAMS Medicare/Medicaid lists.
• Complete required training and ensure departmental staff training is completed as required.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Ensure staff is informed of product upgrades or enhancements in a timely manner.
• May assist management with hiring and training competent staff.
• On a biweekly basis, verify departmental timesheets for departmental employees ensuring they are accurate before payroll submission.
• Develop and mentor departmental staff by providing career coaching; motivate staff individually and as a group; support diversity; and establish an effective team.
• May assist with conducting initial and annual performance evaluations.
• Promote teamwork; discipline staff when warranted.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, or Pharm. D., from an approved school of pharmacy and registration by the Ohio state board of pharmacy.
• One‑year experience as a practicing pharmacist is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical personnel.
• Knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to the disbursement of pharmaceutical drugs.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements (if applicable).
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to assume essential responsibilities and duties in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.

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