Relief Pharmacist

Job Title

Relief Pharmacist

Location

Red Cliff Community Health Center, Red Cliff, Wisconsin

Salary

Negotiable depending upon qualifications

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. You will 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.

Examples of Duties

Routine pharmacist duties include selecting, procuring, preparing, and dispensing medications that conform to standards of quality for potency, purity, and effectiveness at the time they are administered or used by the patient. The pharmacist is legally responsible for proper interpretation of prescriptions and the dispensing of medications and drugs as prescribed. They review 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. They specify and label directions and precautions to assure proper protection of the contents and protection of the patient. They properly store and protect drugs and chemicals to prevent reactions from external influences such as light, temperature, humidity, or interaction with the container. They compute dosage, weigh, and measure drugs, mix and compound drugs and chemicals to determine proper dosage and evaluate 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. They consult and provide a wide range of drug information to the community and clinic staff. They counsel patients on the use, storage, cautions and side effects of all medications dispensed as well as documentation of cognitive services provided. They 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. They restock the automated dispensing machines and perform 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. They perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervision of assigned staff includes overseeing the activities delegated to and/or assigned to the Pharmacy Technician. These will include maintaining documented evidence of patients' insurance and other benefits; maintaining 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 includes being 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.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of the enforcement of safety and biohazard regulations. Exposure to Health Hazards of the Health Industry. Good interpersonal skills; the ability to get along well with diverse personalities. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Qualifications include 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.

Supplemental Information

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

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. 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.

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 include 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, optional. Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

For further information contact:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Human Resources Department 88455 Pike Road Bayfield, WI 54814 View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Workplace Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting. All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe are subjected to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and that you are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.