Relief Pharmacist

Relief Pharmacist

Position: Relief Pharmacist

Location: Red Cliff Community Health Center

Salary: Negotiable depending upon qualifications

Supervisor(s): Chief Pharmacist

This is an on-call non-exempt position. Applicants will be selected from the information supplied on application form only. There will be no interviews.

Job Summary: The major responsibilities of the relief pharmacist are to fill in when a pharmacy needs assistance. Your primary responsibilities are to fill prescriptions for patients' health care needs and to manage pharmacy operations. Jobs can last one day or several days. One of your main job duties is to familiarize yourself with the pharmacy's arrangement, workflow, and software systems, so services continue as normal. You will also need people skills to build rapport with pharmacy techs and for your interactions with patients.

To contribute to restoring and maintaining the health of the service population by promoting the rational inclusion of pharmaceutical products within community health and patient care management plans; the correct dispensing, use and administration of pharmaceutical products by patients by counseling all patients at time of dispensing; clinical staff consultation and monitoring. Additionally, the pharmacist ensures pharmaceutical and related products will be obtained from appropriate sources to assure quality, therapeutic efficiency, and reasonable costs. The pharmacist will ensure that deferral mandated sources (PHS, SSC, VA, and FSS) are used. All applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations will be compiled with in the purchase, handling, and distribution of pharmaceutical and related products and medical supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Routine Pharmacist Duties

• Selects, procures, prepares, and dispenses only those medications that conform to standards of quality for potency, purity, and effectiveness at the time they are administered or used by the patient.
• Legally responsible for proper interpretation of prescriptions and the dispensing of medications and drugs as prescribed.
• Reviews patient medical records for safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of drug therapy by alerting medical staff to any prescription or dosage that can be harmful or dangerous to patients.
• Specifies and labels directions and precautions to assure proper protection of the contents and protection of the patient.
• Properly stores and protects drugs and chemicals to prevent reactions from external influences such as light, temperature, humidity, or interaction with the container.
• Computes dosage, weighs, and measures drugs, mixes and compounds drugs and chemicals to determine proper dosage and evaluates permissible concentrations.
• For prescriptions requiring special treatment and procedures, the incumbent adds proper agents, liquids or substances to dilute, moisten, and stabilize the drug to prevent chemical reactions.
• Consults and provides a wide range of drug information to the community and clinic staff.
• Counsel patients on the use, storage, cautions and side effects of all medications dispensed as well as documentation of cognitive services provided.
• Interview patients to ascertain significant past medical history and medication history. Evaluate medication regimens for appropriateness, drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, non-compliance and adverse drug events.
• Restocks the automated dispensing machines and performs daily maintenance functions on automated equipment.
• The pharmacist is held responsible for keeping an accurate count of medications, especially controlled medications, to prevent diversion of medications through theft and fraud and prescription drug abuse.
• The pharmacist performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision of Assigned Staff:

• Maintain documented evidence of patients' insurance and other benefits; maintain the required records on self pay patients.
• The order and stocking of medications and supplies.
• The proper disposal of discarded documents to safeguard patient confidentiality.

Standard Compliance:

• Responsible for operations within the department to ensure that services are provided in a manner which meets all applicable regulatory licensure and accrediting regulations.
• In conjunction with Health Center staff, evaluate pharmacy services in accord with plans, policies, and procedures, federal and state laws, rules and regulations and other applicable criteria.

Other duties:

• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Responsible for operations within the department to ensure that services are provided in a manner which meets all applicable regulatory licensure and accrediting regulations.
• Responsible for positive representation of facility and department services.
• Exemplifies personal conduct style which is reflected in an appropriate role.
• Upholds established professional standards.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with employees, medical staff, and others
• Implement Quality Assurance measures in appropriate areas.
• Adheres to and supports facility policies, programs and activities.
• Responsible for communication within the Pharmacy department and with other Health Center departments to ensure effective operations.
• Present a professional, caring image for the Health Center and its programs.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with other Health Center staff and co-workers.
• Exceptional Customer service is a must. Demonstrate tact, courtesy, and respect in communication and interaction with health Center patients, visitors, and staff and with outside agencies and programs.
• Promote a working environment noted for effective cooperation and collaboration between programs, services, and co-workers.
• Responsible for personal development to ensure current knowledge in the profession.
• Participate in the implementation of grants, contracts, or projects being carried out under the auspices of the Red Cliff Community Health Center
• Perform any other job-related duties as specified by supervisor.
• Attend meetings and in-services and any other events as specified by immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Supervisory Authority: Pharmacy staff when Chief Pharmacist is not present.

Knowledge: Exposure to Health Hazards of the Health Industry. Knowledge of the enforcement of safety and biohazard regulations.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
• Must be registered as a Pharmacist with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Regulation and Licensing.
• Possess a broad professional knowledge in the field of pharmacy, and aspects of the total pharmacy operations.
• Good interpersonal skills; the ability to get along well with diverse personalities.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Personal Contacts: Daily contact with patients, visitors, primary care providers, Tribal and Health Center Administration, and other Health Center staff.

Physical Requirements: The duties assigned to this position involve bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying. Items may be placed on overhead shelving. Weights to be carried are usually less than 50 pounds. There will be periods of prolonged standing, walking, or sitting.

Work Environment: Red Cliff Community Health Center; office and clinic settings. Exposure to hazards of the health care industry. Work setting must be maintained as a clean, nonsmoking, well-ventilated area in compliance with all applicable safety regulations.

Travel Requirements: Possession of valid drivers' license and having regular access to a motor vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage. The ability to travel and attend meetings or training courses. The availability for out-of-town and overnight travel. May be asked to perform visits to patient homes. May be required to travel to deliver or pick up x-rays, specimens, or Health Center/Clinic supplies.

Behavior and Attitude: The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any Behavior or Attitude that tarnishes the Name or Image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer's discretion, after consultation with the employee.

Application Submittal Requirements: The following items are required for this position:

• Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
• Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
• Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
• Resume, required; cover letter