Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Under the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator and the Pharmacist in charge. The Clinical/Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the planning, evaluation, supervision, coordination, implementation, and administration of comprehensive and effective quality Pharmacy programs (new & existing) at the clinic and will include working with the other site Pharmacists on a regular basis. Duties include providing professional advice/consultation concerning drugs and their administration to patients/staff on a timely basis, the maintenance of a drug formulary, establishing & maintaining excellent patient/staff relations, maintaining licensure, reporting of data, utilizing approved Clinical Pharmacy Protocols and the billing of revenues from customers. Fill in at Campo Clinic as needed. This position is approximately a 50% Clinical Pharmacist and 50% Staff Pharmacist role.

1. Pharmacy Clinical Operations: Accurate and timely administration of prescriptions. Reviews all drug orders for completeness and appropriateness of medication and consults with the prescribing physician immediately to correct any problem areas. When appropriate, reviews patient history, current therapy, diagnosis, allergies, and recent drug history prior to dispensing any medications. Uses generic brands, whenever possible and provides labeled medications to patients and staff, including listing any possible drug interactions. Records prescriptions issued in the medications area of the medical record and oversees all supporting pharmacy data processing and billing information of the patient. Performs as a Clinical Pharmacist; utilizing the approved SIHC, Inc. Medication Management protocols (Refill protocol, Smoking Cessation Protocol, Anticoagulation protocol), Medication reconciliation and patient education activities at SIHC, Inc. Health Fairs.
2. Professional Advice/Consultation: Provides professional, courteous, accurate and timely information to requesting patients, medical staff, and clinic personnel immediately, if possible. Responses requiring written replies will be completed and submitted within (2) business days upon request, unless referred to alternate sources.
3. Priority of Patients waiting for Prescriptions: Supplies prescriptions to patients waiting in the lobby after an SIHC visit on a priority basis. For internal control purposes, logs prescription requests in and out of the Pharmacy department.
4. Drug Distribution/Control: Controls ordering, stocking, and distribution of all drugs within the clinic, including all clerical and distributive functions. Stocks and maintains clinic "crash cart" on a monthly basis, or after immediate use. Performs monthly pharmacy and nursing unit inspections and removes all damaged, expired, or unusable drugs from stock. Verifies that proper storage conditions and security are in order upon each inspection. Properly destroys or returns unusable drugs. When required or requested, reviews all therapy for potential drug therapy danger by calculating pharmacokinetic parameters for drug dosing. With consultation and direction from the Medical Director, develops and maintains a drug formulary and uses generic drugs, whenever possible. Reviews all adverse drug reactions, logs incidents, and files written reports with proper authorities. All transactions requiring special record- keeping and custody shall be recorded accurately and action needed will be implemented immediately.
5. Emergency Response Team Activities: Participates in all cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and Code Blue activities, as required and in accordance with policies. Responds immediately to "Code Blue" calls and returns immediately when assistance is no longer required.
6. Other clinical Duties. Complies with all federal & state laws, regulations, and practices generally accepted in licensed Pharmacy operations. Perform other clinical duties, as assigned.
7. Pharmacy Administration: Opening/Closing, Billing Responsible for the Pharmacy department's opening/closing, efficient operations, timely billing of service fees to clients, and submission of billing status reports. Orders pharmaceutical drugs & supplies from via the 340B Drug Pricing Program with the Pharmaceutical wholesaler as needed. Enforces all 340B Drug Pricing Program Federal Regulations.
8. Personnel: Personnel Administration & staff evaluations, including daily supervision of various personnel working under the direction of the Pharmacist. Individuals supervised may include a Pharmacy Technician and other temporary support staff, as needed.
9. Reporting: Maintains and reviews records & reports for the Pharmacy program and provides for quality assurance. Responsible for submission, monitoring and reporting data to various end-users, i.e., Administration, Indian Health Services, and federal/state/county sources, as required.
10. Meetings: Must attend monthly Medical Staff meetings when staffing allows. Attends required professional educational meetings to maintain knowledge and develop new professional skills.
11. Licensing: Responsible for maintenance and renewal of State of California Registered Pharmacist licensure.
12. Other administrative Duties: Complies with all SIHC policies & procedures.
13. Ability to work a flexible schedule may be required based on need.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience : Education, training, and/or experience which clearly demonstrates possession of the knowledge, ability, and skills stated above. Qualifications for the Education/Experience requirement must include successful completion of a graduate pharmacy degree, Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited pharmacy school; and two years of full-time, post-degree, professional experience in a public or private agency providing hospital or equivalent services. Strong ambulatory background preferred. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing pharmacology, treatment, policies and procedures relating to the provision of pharmacy management services. Nextgen and QS1 experience highly preferred.

License/Certifications : Applicant must possess a current California Registered Pharmacist license. A valid California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Applicant must be insurable under SIHC vehicle insurance policy at the time of hire and throughout employment. Certifications and/or licenses appropriate to the positions required education and profession must also be valid and maintained.

Character : Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Must be responsible and able to exercise good judgment, accept administrative supervision, pay attention to detail, follow instructions, including the ability to interact effectively and communicate with people in a professional and courteous manner. Must be highly confidential and work as a team with other staff. Applicants should be sensitive to client's needs.

Skills : Strong team building, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Department, clinic-wide, and the public. Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely, address audiences effectively, and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Willing to be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, take initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds, resolves conflicts, negotiates situations, and facilitates consensus.

Physical and Personal Requirements : Normal clinic/office environment. Sit or stand for long periods of time. Reach, bend, climb, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs. repetitive hand movement; use and view PC. Reliable transportation and car insurance as required by the state. Travel as needed.

Compliance : Each employee plays a key role in creating a compliance culture at SIHC. Employees are expected to learn and comply with all SIHC policies and procedures. One must have the ability to understand the implications and complexities of all compliance policies. Participation in all compliance training is mandatory, and generally has a heightened awareness of policies and regulations that are specific to one's department and position. All SIHC employees are expected to report violations or suspected violations of compliance policies or regulations.

Other : Applicants must successfully pass a pre-screening tuberculin skin test or x-ray and a blood/urine drug screening test. Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position. Applicants must complete SIHC Application and Authorization Form, both must be submitted to Human Resources prior to the close date indicated.

INDIAN PREFERENCE : In the filling of any SIHC job vacancy, preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians, pursuant to the Indian Preference Hiring Act, 25 USC 472, unless other laws require the filling of a vacancy without regard to Indian preference (e.g. Public Law (P.L.) 94-437, "Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA). To receive Indian Tribe ore for any SIHC position, the applicant must be enrolled, or be eligible for enrollment, as an American Indian with their Tribe, or must be certified as an American Indian from the designated Tribal Representative. Applicants claiming Indian preference must attach verification of their claim to the SIHC application, including Certification of form BIA-4432, which is available from the SIHC Human Resources Department. If verification is not or cannot be verified, the applicant will not receive Indian preference for purposes of the interview.