Open to the Public
Posting: 10/17/24-OUF
Full Time 1st Shift Monday-Friday
Starting Wage: $ 55.00 an hour Exempt Annual Salary $114,400.
Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit
N.H.S.C., I.H.S. and M.S.L.R.P. Loan Repayment Programs Eligible Clinic.
Links to information https://www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment , www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment ,
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/providers/slrp/michigan-state-loan-repayment-program-overview
SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too.
Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe: 16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.
Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.
Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.
Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of Executive Health Director, responsible for the delivery of comprehensive pharmaceutical services, as well as, all supervisory and management responsibilities related to the operation of the Nimkee Pharmacy. Ensure pharmacy activities are patient-oriented and directed toward optimal patient outcomes, health promotion, and disease prevention. All Nimkee staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in the recruitment, internal orientation, training, and retention of pharmacy staff.
- Plan, schedule, assign and direct the work of other professional and support staff in the Pharmacy.
- Provide annual evaluation of the Pharmacist, contract pharmacists and the Pharmacy Technicians.
- Ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all points of the pharmaceutical care process.
- Resolve with the appropriate medical provider, any concerns or questions, prior to the dispensing of medications.
- Monitor therapy to evaluate effectiveness and to prevent or detect adverse outcomes.
- Document all pertinent pharmacy activities such as: prescriptions filled, chart reviews, monitoring activities, interventions, consultations, and recommendations in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Provide counseling to each patient (or caregiver) receiving medications and verify the patients understanding of the purpose and expected outcome of therapy.
- Be responsible for drug availability, distribution, and control are appropriate, safe, cost effective and meet the needs of patient care; comply with appropriate laws and standards.
- Maintain a routine inventory of all controlled substance that includes C-III through C-V on an annual basis and perpetually for C-II substances.
- Provide drug information, health promotion activities, and staff education relating to drug therapy and disease prevention.
- Manage care for select patients on warfarin therapy which includes monitoring pro-times, INR’s and dosing adjustments of prescribed medications.
- Assist on the committee involved in pain management for select patients at the clinic. Monitor fill dates on controlled substances and review pain agreement documents.
- Maintain medication stock levels in stock conditions.
- Assist in the Smoking Cessation clinic to include decisions as to which smoking cessation product would be best for each individual patient to serve their needs; follow up for these patients to achieve best outcomes.
- Help maintain and promote a smooth work flow in the prescription filing process. Provide an organized work area.
- Plan for improvements in pharmacy services and controls the utilization of resources.
- Achieve financial objectives by determining budgetary needs, submitting quarterly and annual reports, and participating in quarterly budget reviews as needed.
- Approve purchase orders for pharmaceutical orders.
- Investigate patient’s insurance errors; corrects to ensure reimbursement.
- Develop short and long-term departmental goals and objectives in conjunction with the pharmacy and medical clinic staff.
- Develop, implement, and maintain written policies and procedures for the provision of pharmaceutical care services for review and approval from the Executive Health Director.
- Monitor the overall performance of the pharmacy program in meeting the Indian Health Service Pharmacy Standards of Practice.
- Represent the pharmacy department in contacts with tribal and Indian Health Service administrators, professional organizations, colleges of pharmacy, etc.
- Maintain and periodically print a formulary of approved and stocked pharmaceuticals. Distribute the list to all medical providers when updates are made.
- Participate in appropriate training to maintain required continuing education credentials and to further knowledge in specific areas of pharmaceutical care.
- Adhere to patient confidentiality and comply with clinic policies and federal regulations under the Privacy rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
- The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:
- Direct contact with patients and families to provide care, treatment and counseling.
- Contact with Tribal Health Board and Tribal Council.
- Contact with other health professionals, staff, and community resources to exchange information.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Pharmacist License.
- Two years’ experience working as a Pharmacist in an outpatient pharmacy. Two years supervisory experience.
- Experience working with a wide range of medications, including OTC medications.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.
Desired Qualifications:
License, Certification, or Special Requirements:
- State of Michigan Pharmacist License.
- DEA Controlled Substance License or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Ability to obtain HIPAA Certification, Blood Borne Pathogens Certification, BLS Certification and Safety Training within thirty days of hire.
- Native American preference shall apply to all positions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of federal laws and regulations regarding controlled substances.
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Accreditation Standards and Requirements for Ambulatory Health Care Organizations.
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles, procedures and associated regulations and standards for the delivery of community-oriented health care delivery systems.
- Knowledge and familiarity with Indian Self-Determination contracting and the IHS system including IHS staff by-laws, rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of budgetary and financial formulation management processes.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature; various formulas, strengths, and unit measures of drugs; pharmaceutical systems of weights and measures; work techniques and pharmacy procedures.
- Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Skill in preparing, reviewing and analyzing operational and financial reports.
- Skill in supervising, training and evaluating assigned staff.
- Skill in treating patients with tact, courtesy, and respect.
- Ability to explain information and answer questions with patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
- Ability to represent organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence in the community.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
- Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
- Required to stand for extended periods of time.
- Required to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level.
- Occasionally sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment:
- Pharmacy
- Potential risk of exposure to pharmaceutical medications and possible chemicals.
- Employee may be exposed to hazardous material and infectious disease.
- Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
Experience
Required
- 2 year(s): Supervisory experience
- 2 year(s): Working as a Pharmacist in an outpatient pharmacy.
Education
Preferred
- Bachelors or better
- Doctorate (Professional) or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Behaviors
Preferred
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
