Pharmacist - PRN- NSH

Pharmacist - PRN

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Staff Pharmacist to work PRN within the North Star Healthcare Center Pharmacy. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a pharmacist with a retail pharmacy background and an active NH pharmacist license.

The estimated compensation range is $70-74/ hr.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and fill drug orders.
• Provide patient information and counseling.
• In the absence of store Pharmacist-In-Charge/Pharmacy Manager, may be required to act as the alternate store leader, responsible for managing ongoing functions of the pharmacy.
• Contact and confer with physicians regarding questions or irregularities on prescriptions.
• Dispense prescriptions, compound, and prepare I.V. admixtures (if applicable).
• Monitor drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, allergies and appropriateness.
• Maintain patients' medication records.
• Maintain inventory and records of controlled drugs and other drugs as required by law.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in routine performance of their duties.
• Provide drug information to professional staff and patients as necessary.
• Participate in inventory control programs such as ordering, inventorying and monitoring correct pricing and quantities.
• Attend and participate in programs, committees, meetings, and functions as required by the facility or pharmacy.
• Participate in educational programs for professional staff as necessary.
• Participate in pharmacy orientation programs, pharmacy staff meetings and in-service educational programs.
• Participate in activities resolving unsafe and unsanitary practices.
• Exemplify excellence in customer communications and service.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members to enhance the team concept.
• Participate in the Performance Improvement Program.
• Maintains regular attendance in accordance with established policies.
• Promptly report any allegations of impropriety to the Compliance Department.
• Comply with Maxor's Ethical Business Conduct policy and Maxor's Compliance Program.
• Remain free from exclusion under the OIG and SAMS Medicare/Medicaid lists.
• Complete required training and ensure the departmental staff training is completed as required.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Ensure staff is informed of product upgrades or enhancements in a timely manner.
• May assist management with hiring and training competent staff.
• On a biweekly basis, verify departmental timesheets for departmental employees ensuring the timesheets are accurate based on the work-schedule and necessary corrections are done prior to Payroll submission.
• Develop and mentor departmental staff by providing career coaching; motivate departmental staff, individually and as a group; understand and support diversity; and establish an effective team.
• May assist with conducting initial and annual performance evaluations.
• Promote teamwork; discipline staff when warranted.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, or Pharm. D., from an approved school of pharmacy and registration by the state board of licensure.
• Licensed to practice pharmacy in New Hampshire

Experience:

• One-year experience as a practicing pharmacist is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Knowledge of polices and regulations pertaining to the disbursement of pharmaceutical drugs.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements (if applicable).
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to assume essential responsibilities and duties in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager