Pharmacist

PharmacistFort Yuma – The Gateway to the West! The Community – Fort Yuma, California Rustic, rich, and timeless are some key words that identify what you'll find here in Fort Yuma, as well as an abundant amount of influence from the Quechan and Cocopah tribes that reside in this area. The Quechan tribal lands span the fertile flood plains of the Colorado River on both sides of the Arizona-California border near Yuma. Agriculture continues to sustain the community's economy, bolstered today now by tourism along the highly trafficked route between Phoenix and San Diego. Pull over, enjoy the community's pristine river location and exciting gaming destinations, including the Paradise Casino and the Quechan Casino Resort. Up and down Arizona's West Coast, visitors find plenty of areas to enjoy activities on the Colorado River. The Quechan Tribe operates multiple RV parks in the area, which are especially popular with winter visitors who enjoy Yuma's mild winter temperatures. While here, be sure to stop and take a tour of the Colorado River State Historic Park in Yuma to see how vital the waterway was to the area's original inhabitants. Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Peach Springs here! Airport Information: San Diego International Airport San Diego International Airport, located in the vibrant city of San Diego, California, is a major gateway to the entertainment capital of the world. Serving as a key hub for travelers, the airport offers over 170 nonstop flights to destinations across the globe, making it a convenient and well-connected choice for both domestic and international visitors.About the Facility – Fort Yuma Health Care Center This facility provides services to the Cocopah and Quechan, two distinct tribes that are served at Fort Yuma. The Quechan Reservation consists of 45,814 desert acres along the Colorado River in California's Imperial County, just outside Yuma. The Cocopah Reservation comprises 1,722 acres near Somerton, AZ. The Cocopah and Quechan tribal members live a contemporary lifestyle, but many still practice traditional ways. This facility provides services for behavioral health, dental, laboratory, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, prescription refill line, physical therapy, primary care, and public health nursing. Facility Address: 401 Picacho Rd, Winterhaven, CA 92283Pharmacist - ResponsibilitiesScreen patient charts to ensure medication orders are aligned with the chart note as well as lab work, vitals, allergies, etc.Process new medication orders.Fill prescription orders when needed.Check filled prescription orders for accuracy.Educate patients on medication therapy.Provide patient education.Work in a collaborative fashion with the pharmacy team and providers to ensure timely and accurate pharmaceutical services.Answer provider questions regarding drug therapy and question providers when appropriate to ensure the proper medication, in the proper dose and dosage form, is dispensed to the patient.Recognize life-threatening emergencies, initiate and maintain resuscitation measures, and perform other emergency procedures as appropriate to the situation.Recognize adverse reactions to medications, treatments, and procedures and initiate interventions as appropriate to the situation.Answer and screen telephone calls, take refill requests, and input outside prescriptions into the system.Perform controlled substance audits as directedHelp put away orders as needed.I.V. admixtures and drug distribution will be carried out based on patient care needs and following Service Unit policies and procedures.Administer immunizations (certification required)The contractor's employee(s) shall participate in training and competency activities, including: Annual safety and infection controlOther mandatory training as assignedPharmacist - RequirementsMust 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.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. #IND1