Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experience Pharmacist that is tired of the chaos of working in a retail Pharmacy? Come check out River Valley Family Health Centers in Delta Colorado. Supporting the 340B program to serve our patients and the community, you will quickly find that you can positively impact the quality of care that our customers want, by collaborating with providers and providing patient education in a more intimate setting, without a huge retail inventory to be responsible for. We offer generous PTO, great benefits, and a team that is invested in supporting you. The Pharmacist is critical in ensuring that patients receive the medications they need through patient-centered dispensing, while also providing clinical services that optimize patient care and outcomes.

The Mission of River Valley Family Health Centers is to provide high quality healthcare in an integrated and culturally respectful manner to our community. We offer affordable and easy access to quality care for all, while being an employer of choice. We value patient-centered, quality care, accountability, integrity, and overcoming barriers to care. We are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, military obligations, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, or any other status protected by state or local law.

The Pharmacist in a community clinic setting plays a critical role in improving access to affordable medications and promoting health equity, particularly through the administration of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. This position ensures safe, effective, and compliant medication dispensing while supporting the clinic's mission to serve underserved and vulnerable populations.

The Pharmacist position is full-time, 40 hours/week. We are a growing, exciting place to work, serving our community in a variety of ways. Come join our team! 

A day in the life of a Pharmacist includes:

• Administering prescription medicines to the public.
• Liaising and collaborating with providers about prescriptions.
• Counseling and advising patients on the treatment of minor ailments in collaboration with on-site providers and advising them on any adverse side effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines/treatments.
• Selling of over-the-counter medications, utilizing the Point-of-Sale software.

Compensation and Benefits

• $65.13 - $79.39/hour, depending on education, experience, and certifications
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) Matching with participation after 90-days
• Employee Assistant and Wellness Programs
• Generous PTO accruing and available from the first day of employment
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Relocation is available for qualified, out-of-state candidates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Doctor of Pharmacy; active State Pharmacist License.
• BLS certification. 
• Immunization certification.
• Knowledge of safety and clinical standards.
• Ability to travel between clinics as needed.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with team members, patients, families, and others.
• Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity when working with individuals and groups of diverse racial, ethnic, economic, and social backgrounds.
• Ability to utilize a computer for time keeping, documenting electronic medical records, and to complete follow-up tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet job requirements.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

This position requires long periods of standing and walking, sitting at a computer, the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds, etc. Employees are exposed to blood, body fluids, and other occupational hazards, and are required to complete mandatory vaccines, such as Tdap, Hep A, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, and the yearly flu vaccine.