Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Pharmacist (Levels I–IV)

We’re seeking licensed Pharmacists across multiple experience levels ( Pharmacist I–IV ) to provide emergency and routine pharmacy services for eligible patients across the lifespan ( pediatric, adult, and geriatric ). Leveling will be determined based on experience, training, and leadership background.

The contract pharmacist will provide general pharmacy services, including:

Perform pharmacist duties using the facility’s electronic health record (EHR) and RPMS system.

Process daily prescription orders from providers; fill and dispense new prescriptions and refills.

Provide extensive patient counseling , ensuring understanding of:

Medication purpose and expected outcomes

Potential side effects

Drug interactions

Proper administration and safety considerations

Complete all required documentation in pharmacy records.

Process, receive, and reconcile vendor medication orders ; monitor pharmacy window activity and respond to pharmacy phone calls.

Perform daily maintenance on pharmacy automation equipment, including refilling drug cassettes, prescription vials, and labels.

Manage the call-in refill line and process refill requests as indicated.

Support inventory management , including controlled substance perpetual inventories and “return-to-stock” medications.

Provide professional customer service by greeting and directing patients, families, and visitors using strong public relations practices.

Use computers to prepare pharmacy-related memoranda/correspondence as requested.

Handle prescription authorizations via fax (send/receive) as needed.

Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly pharmacy area , compliant with Joint Commission (TJC) , Safety, Infection Control, and Environment of Care standards.

Participate in TJC-related programs at the department/facility/service unit level as assigned; support organizational mission/vision objectives.

Maintain compliance with all HIPAA responsibilities.

Maintain current licensure and complete required in-services and trainings.

Respond appropriately to safety codes (mock or real).

Administer vaccinations (must be certified).

Maintain a safe pharmacy waiting area, free of hazards.

Complete special assignments as requested to support department/facility objectives.

Provide documented evidence of current-season annual influenza vaccination (unless medically contraindicated).

Bachelor of Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited pharmacy program

Active, unrestricted Pharmacist license in a U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory (must be free of disciplinary action )

Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Vaccination administration certification

Current-season influenza vaccination documentation (unless medically contraindicated)

0–1 year of experience as a registered Pharmacist

1–3 years of clinical pharmacy experience (ambulatory and/or inpatient)

Preferred: PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience

Preferred: immunization delivery and/or other clinical service certification (e.g., diabetes, asthma)

4–6 years progressive clinical pharmacy experience, including clinical leadership

Preferred: PGY-2 residency and/or board certification (e.g., BCPS )

Preferred: leadership in clinical and/or operational pharmacy roles

7–10+ years of pharmacy experience with executive/regional leadership

Preferred: PGY-2 residency and/or board certification (e.g., BCPS )

Preferred: advanced leadership/administrative experience

Preferred: knowledge of federal healthcare systems and tribal health policy

Please reference Job number: 319576