Pharmacist

Lawndale Christian Health Center

Description

Position Summary

The pharmacist provides professional pharmaceutical care through frequent interactions with patients and collaboration with providers, nurses and other LCHC staff. As a trusted and accessible member of the healthcare team, the pharmacist aims to make direct positive impacts on patients' health through medication counseling and by serving as a resource for patients and providers. Reports to the Director of Pharmacy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities*

Communicates with patients and providers as necessary to identify, prevent and solve drug-related problems.
Provides accurate, timely information to other healthcare providers and makes appropriate therapy recommendations.
Documents actions and results in patients' electronic medical records and pharmacy software system.
Conducts final review of prescriptions before they are dispensed to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Identifies and provides counseling to specific patients based on current prescriptions and medication history.
Provides medication counseling to patients who desire to speak with a pharmacist in person or on the phone.
Teaches patients how to use insulin and other injectable products, inhalers, glucometers and other medical devices.
Oversees the work of pharmacy technicians and plays an active role in technician training.
Inventories and documents controlled substances in accordance with LCHC policies.
Processes returns on the cash register when necessary and appropriate.
Helps maintain security of the pharmacy department.
Reports medication errors in accordance with LCHC policies.
Participates in the pharmacy and therapeutics committee at the discretion of the Director of Pharmacy.
Attends staff meetings and provider meetings.
Participates in performance evaluations and quality improvement efforts.
Maintains own physical and mental health required to perform duties (including required current immunizations). Maintains professional competence by pursuing opportunities for continuous learning and completes required continuing pharmacy education requirements to further clinical skills and knowledge.
Complies with all state and federal pharmacy practice laws, HIPAA, OSHA and JCAHO regulations and pharmacy policies and procedures.
Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.

Required Skills or Abilities*

Ability to embrace and personify the mission of Lawndale Christian Health Center.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and set priorities in accordance with the needs and mission of the clinic. Commitment to demonstrating personal integrity through punctuality, honesty, teamwork, attention to detail in all work matters and a willingness learn from others.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills for communicating professionally with patients and coworkers.
Good interpersonal skills including an ability to interact well with the variety of ages, cultures, and temperaments represented among LCHC patients and staff.
Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of tasks at once.
Flexibility to adapt to changing or stressful conditions, including changes to work schedule.
Fluent use of all software and hardware in the pharmacy department.
Ability to use an interpreter (or Spanish-speaking technician) when necessary to communicate with patients. Strong background in patient counseling.

Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration

Education: Doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) Degree from an accredited institution.
Licensure: Registered pharmacist in good standing in the state of Illinois
Knowledge: Spanish is helpful
OIG background check performed prior to employment

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