Pharmacist

Pharmacist Position at Laguna Community Health Center

Exciting opportunity to serve the Pueblo of Laguna community as a Pharmacist working at our Laguna Community Health Center (LCHC) located 45 miles west of Albuquerque, NM off Interstate 40. Part-time and PRN positions also available.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring the proper compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines, company policies and procedures. Provide pharmacy consulting services to patients regarding the effective usage of medications, awareness with drug interactions and offering preventive healthcare services. Support the efficient workflow of the pharmacy and assist the Pharmacy Director in identifying ways to optimize pharmacy financials, inventory management and enhance patient experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist Pharmacy Director with establishing procedures that promote the efficient workflow of the pharmacy including assigning roles, coordinating activities and soliciting employee suggestions.
• Ensure pharmacy operates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Responsible for opening and closing of pharmacy and shift change duties.
• Compound and dispense medications as prescribed by providers, by calculating, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients including drug therapy reviews, verification and medication management.
• Review, interpret, and accurately dispense prescribed medications when necessitated by workload.
• Ensure the use of all elements of dispensing in conjunction with state and federally-controlled substance laws.
• Consult with medical providers to clarify prescribed medications, dosages, refills, interactions, and allergies to suggest alternative medications, and answer medical provider questions.
• Counsel patients regarding usage of medicine, side effects, interactions, contraindications, patient information privacy, generic/less expensive medicines, over-the-counter products, and refer to medical provider as needed to ensure medication is taken correctly, health needs are addressed and satisfaction with service.
• Resolve patient issues in a timely manner and answer questions to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Perform retail, clinical, and wellness services such diabetes awareness and management, COPD management, and other preventive healthcare services.
• Maintain current knowledge of information technology associated with pharmacy systems such as Script Pro, registers, automation, etc. to provide support to patients as well as pharmacy staff.
• Propose and implement enhancements to pharmacy systems to further promote productivity.
• Ensure insurance claims are processed accurately to resolve patient issues and prevent payment rejections.
• Follow-up with insurance companies as well as medical providers and participate in 3rd party audits.
• Perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the Pharmacy Director, in their absence, in order to ensure continuation of pharmacy services to the community.
• Reinforce the direction of Pharmacy Director in staff performance by coaching, and providing constructive feedback, monitoring customer service, and fostering employee development.
• Promote teamwork and motivate team members by establishing expectations; monitor and recognize progress, and foster a shared vision.
• Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for registries of poisons, narcotics, or controlled drugs.
• Seek professional development, solicit constructive feedback, and leverage Pharmacy Director as mentor and coach.
• Obtain necessary certifications, education credits and training to maintain required pharmacist licensure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in prescription dispensing that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws. Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (DPh/PharmD) recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the US Department of Education. 1. Current, active, full and unrestricted license as a Registered Pharmacist from any US state or the District of Columbia. 2. Current, active, full and unrestricted license as a Pharmacist Clinician from any US state or the District of Columbia preferred. 3. Current DEA License (not listed on DEA Excluded Parties List) with Pharmacist Clinician license. 4. Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e. APhA) preferred. 5. Current BLS certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals and drugs to treat ailments. 2. Able to counsel patients and provide clear and concise instructions. 3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 4. Strong time management and organizational skills. 5. Self-driven and motivated to increase efficiency and performance 6. Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures. 7. Skill in the use of personal computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment systems such as Windows 8. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 9. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. 10. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new programs and procedures. 11. Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public. 12. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.