Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $198,640.00 Annually
Pharmacist for Beautiful Outpatient Clinic on California Coast.
- ALL state licenses accepted since we serve a Tribal community.
- Generous compensation and great benefits package.
- Modern $35 million facility in a charming college town.
- Extremely good work-life balance.
- Weekdays only, 8:30-5:30.
- No administering immunizations or drive-throughs like retail stores.
- Loan repayment eligible.
- Retirement matching contributions.
- Tight community feeling because we see the same patients and providers every day.
- As a full-service clinic, we offer a more holistic approach to patient care than the typical assembly-line retail pharmacies.
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Pharmacy Director, the pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medications and verifying they are accurate and appropriate. The pharmacist also provides information to clients about the drugs and their use and advises medical and pharmacy staff on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Use good professional judgment in the dispensing of medications.
- Assist with training of technicians and new pharmacists.
- Assist with ordering medications and supplies as needed.
- Assume some management functions in the absence of the Pharmacy Director.
- Adhere to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines.
- Receive, verify, and accurately fill prescriptions in accordance with all regulations.
- Ensure there were not any errors or oversights by the technicians, providers, nurses, or other pharmacists.
- Must remain focused on the task at hand and avoid excessive distractions to prevent making avoidable medical errors.
- Provide client consultations on prescriptions when advisable/required or requested by the client.
- Advise medical and pharmacy staff on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
- Check the client’s record in the Pharmacy Management System (PMS) and the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for potential interactions or duplicate medications.
- Document any notes or changes that were made to the client’s prescription in both the PMS and the EHR.
- Check client’s labs when required due to the client’s health condition or their medication.
- Investigate any prescriptions that are concerning or look inappropriate.
- For 340b compliance, verify that chart notes and referrals are in the client’s EHR record for any prescriptions from outside providers.
- Use pharmacist knowledge to advise technicians on how to process insurance Prior Authorizations.
- When appropriate, exchange equivalent formulary drugs for nonformulary medications.
- Must follow all regulations regarding dispensing controlled medications.
- When the pharmacy is shorthanded, must be willing to do whatever is necessary to serve our clients well.
- Assist with managing pharmacy inventory and making necessary corrections in the pharmacy software.
- Manage and fill bubble/blister packs for patients with poor adherence.
- Monitor recall notifications and remove recalled or outdated items from inventory.
- Perform all duties in accordance with the UIHS Mission, Vision, and Guiding principles.
- Must be willing to learn more about the American Indian culture and attend at least one Cultural Presentation/training per year.
Pharmacist Level II – In addition to the above-mentioned duties:
- Work closely with the Director to manage pharmacy daily operations.
- Must be able to assist with some of the advanced responsibilities listed in the Director Job Description as needed.
- Manage the pharmacy for extended periods of time when the Director is absent or on leave.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for supervision of the pharmacy and other pharmacy personnel in the absence of the Pharmacy Director.
- This management function will be assigned by the Pharmacy Director to cover pharmacy administrative functions as need dictates.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Must possess a pharmacy degree from a United States college of pharmacy or equivalent foreign degree Certified by the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC).
- Two (2) or more years of Pharmacist experience is preferred.
- Four (4) or more years of Pharmacist experience. Prefer at least one (1) year of experience working at UIHS to become proficient with our specific processes and requirements.
- Proven track record of accuracy, competence, and meticulous attention to detail in pharmaceutical practice.
COMPUTER OPERATIONS:
- Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
- Proficient with pharmacy management systems (PMS), Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Pharmacy dispensing robots.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Must have a valid pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
- Shall possess a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to be covered by agency's vehicle insurance and provide proof of valid private vehicle coverage.
- Must possess and maintain a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must have listening skills and be able to deal with people who are emotionally distressed.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, etc.).
- Must be able to work with AI/AN people and be sensitive to their culture.
- Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
- Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve the Mission, Vision, and Guiding principles of UIHS.
- Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
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