Pharmacist - Per Diem (PRN)

Pharmacist - Per Diem (PRN) - Carlsbad, NM

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Per Diem (PRN) Pharmacist to work at PMS Pharmacy in Carlsbad, NM. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a pharmacist with a retail pharmacy background and an active NM pharmacist license.

At Presbyterian Medical Services, caring for people is our passion. From our humble roots dating all the way back to 1911 – long before there were roads, clinics or even hospitals in the territory of New Mexico – to today, where Presbyterian Medical Services is now one of the largest health and human services providers in the state, our goal remains the same: to better our community.

With more than 99 years of experience providing customers and patients with exceptional pharmacy services, VytlOne (formerly Maxor National Pharmacy Services) has earned the reputation as a premier employer by offering rewarding career opportunities at competitive pay rates. At our VytlOne managed pharmacies we realize that our most important assets are our employees. We offer the opportunity to greatly affect the lives of others, while working with a team of dedicated and devoted pharmacy professionals. We strive to make a difference in peoples' lives in a very authentic way. If you are driven by a sense of purpose, and want to make a truly meaningful career choice, that offers the ability to serve the community, then come join our team of caring and compassionate individuals.

Estimated Hourly Pay: $70 p/h

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position):

• 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 VytlOne's Ethical Business Conduct policy and VytlOne'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
• Current/Clear NM Pharmacist License
• 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