Pharmacist

Pharmacist

The Land of Enchantment... Here's Your Invitation The Community Chinle, AZ This opportunity is in Northern Arizona where Hopi and Navajo Nation meet. If you like the outdoors and are fascinated by Native culture, this assignment is for you. You will be working five minutes from Canyon de Chelly, one of the largest, and most significant archaeological preserves in the U.S. And if you are not fascinated by the 5,000-year history of the park, you will be stunned by its red rock formations and wooded, red-floored canyons. Meanwhile, you will be within driving distance of five other National Parks including the Grand Canyon. You won't want to miss the Hubble Trading Post where Navajo and Hope traded wool blankets for pesh-tai, tokens they could use to buy other goods. It has been essentially unchanged since 1883. More importantly, you will be alleviating the health care shortage in one of the most underserved regions in the U.S. Navajo and Hope are 5-6 times more likely to suffer from debilitating chronic health conditions due to poor living conditions and lack of access to care.

About the Facility: Tsaile Health Center This facility is located in Northeast Arizona as part of the Chinle Service Unit. It is an ambulatory care center and is situated at the base of the Lukachukai Mountain range with local elevations of 7,000 to 8,000 feet. Two lakes are within 10-15 minutes and offer camping, fishing, and non-motorized boating. The Tsaile Health Center has 9,031 registered clients. Clinic hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday (closed on holidays). The clinic is located on the Colorado Plateau with excellent opportunities for photography, hiking, running, road biking, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking. Canyon de Chelly National Monument is within 30 miles of the clinic and is a wonderful place for exploring and sightseeing, running and mountain biking. Facility Address: Indian Rte 64, Tsaile, AZ 86556

Responsibilities

• The Pharmacist shall navigate and utilize EHR systems for managing medical records within Indian Health Services.
• Process prescriptions accurately in adherence to medical guidelines.
• Verify prescription completeness, appropriateness, and interactions as per policies.
• Provide medication instructions and address medical queries following protocols.
• Manage controlled medications and document patient medical information according to guidelines.
• Engage in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model for patient care.
• Conduct specific medical orientations for new pharmacists on Client practices and policies.
• The Pharmacist maintains accurate medical records within established timelines.
• Participate in ongoing medical quality improvement programs aligned with Client protocols and standards.
• Screen patient charts to align medication orders with chart notes, lab work, vitals, and allergies.
• Process new medication orders and fulfill prescription orders as required.
• Ensure accuracy of filled prescription orders.
• Educate patients on medication therapy and provide necessary information.
• Collaborate with the pharmacy team and providers for timely and accurate pharmaceutical services.
• Address provider inquiries regarding drug therapy and ensure proper medication dispensation.
• Recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies and adverse reactions to medications.
• Handle telephone calls, refill requests, and input outside prescriptions into the system.
• Conduct controlled substance audits as directed.
• The Pharmacist assists with order organization and performs patient pill counts at the pharmacy window when necessary.

Requirements

• Must have a degree from a school of pharmacy approved by a state-accrediting agency.
• Shall possess a current, active, unrestricted license from any of the 50 United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
• Shall maintain continuing education/certification and have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a pharmacist within the past 36 months.
• Shall meet all background investigation requirements.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.