Pharmacist - Inpatient/Outpatient

Pharmacist

The Land of Enchantment, Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, New Mexico Immerse yourself in Albuquerque's painted skies, abundant space, and more than 310 days of sunshine, which make it possible to ski the slopes of Sandia Mountains and play a round at one of their award-winning golf courses, all in the same day. Come and experience Albuquerque viewing your own world in a whole new light. At the heart of New Mexico beats the pulse of a vibrant city. In Albuquerque, diverse cultures, authentic art, and dynamic traditions have helped shape the centuries-old story. No matter your interests, the city has countless opportunities for you to explore. Sample traditional New Mexican cuisine that takes mere minutes to make and hundreds of years to prepare, experience world-class museums, stroll along Central Avenue under vintage neon glow of Route 66 or soar high above the city in the hot air ballooning capital of the world – a sight sure to change your perspective. Explore the city here! Airport Information: With an average of 415 flights per day, your best choice in airport is the ABQ International Sunport. Airlines servicing this location are: Advanced Air, JetBlue, Alaska, Southwest, American Airlines, Spirit, Boutique Air, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines. Visit their website to book your tickets here.

About the Facility – Albuquerque Indian Health Center

The Albuquerque Indian Health Center is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC). They also participate in several initiatives including: Improving Patient Care, Model Diabetes Program, Patient-Centered Medical Home, and Integrated Behavioral Health. Services at this location include: Behavioral Health, Dental, Diabetes Care, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention. Laboratory, Nursing, Medical Imaging, Optometry, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Prenatal Care, Primary Care, Public Health Nursing, Specialty Clinics (OB/GYN, Colposcopy, Rheumatology, Hepatitis C, Suboxone Treatment, Anticoagulation, Tobacco Cessation, HIV Care), Weight Loss/Nutrition, Well Child Care, and Women's Health. Facility Address: 801 Vassar Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Pharmacist Responsibilities

The Pharmacist will be required to rotate call with other pharmacists with the infrequent possibility of needing to return to the pharmacy nights, weekends, and holidays for limited services to include, but not limited to, drug information, review and processing of inpatient orders, preparation of IV admixtures, and Pyxis replenishment. Shall provide outpatient and inpatient pharmacy services to patients ranging from neonate to geriatric. Will perform work in the following work areas as directed, screening patient electronic health record for appropriateness of the medication order or refill, verifying that patient prescriptions are accurately filled and the directions for use are clear, counseling patients to ensure proper use of the medication. Order screening duties will include a thorough review of the patient's electronic health record to verify the appropriateness of therapy. The following screening duties list is not exhaustive, but rather constitutes the minimum expectation: appropriate dose for the condition, weight, age, and renal/hepatic function of the individual patient, appropriate medication for condition, monitoring for drug-drug, or drug-disease interactions, and verification that day supply matches what is ordered. Shall verify that the prescription was filled with the correct medication and that the directions are clear and easy to understand. Shall counsel patients on the appropriate and safe use of their medication and that the directions are clear and easy to understand. Pharmacist will counsel patients on the appropriate and safe use of their medications. Prior to calling the patient, the pharmacist performs a quick rescreen of the order versus the patients' chart. During consultation, when appropriate, the pharmacist uses open ended questions to assess the patients understanding of what they are taking, how they are to take it and what they should expect while taking the medication. The pharmacist documents and pertinent counseling details. Shall be able to work independently, opening and closing pharmacy when needed. Pharmacist will need to refill Pyxis when a pharmacy technician is not available and/or after hours when called back. If the need were to arise, Pharmacist may need to conduct the above-mentioned services at the Zia Pueblo location (approximately 40 minutes from the ABQ facility) and the Bernalillo location (approximately 20 minutes from the ABQ facility).

Pharmacist - Requirements

Must be a graduate from a Pharmacist Educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or its predecessors, at a college, university, or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Shall possess a current, valid, and unrestricted pharmacy license in a state, the District of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States. Shall have current BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS preferred. Must have professional liability insurance.