What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist position at Avel eCare?
General Hours of Work: 9:00 AM- 7:30 PM (7 days on, 7 days off,)
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt (Salaried)
Department/Unit: Pharmacy
Hours/FTE: 36 hours per week/.9 FTE
Reports To: Pharmacy Manager
Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Pharmacist to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality pharmaceutical care, ensuring optimal medication-related outcomes to improve patients' quality of life. The ideal candidate will take personal accountability for patient outcomes, collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals, and maintain compliance with industry standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Evaluate prescriber orders for safety, efficacy, and appropriateness for dispensing across multiple EMRs.
- Collaborate with physicians and prescribers to recommend optimal therapy solutions following ASHP standards.
- Provide critical drug-related information to healthcare providers to ensure safe medication practices.
- Educate patients on medication usage, side effects, and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and meet the needs of patients from neonates to geriatrics.
- Accurately document all completed tasks within the order management system.
- Foster excellent relationships with contracted remote facilities and healthcare teams.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency or hospital experience preferred.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
- Pharmacist license in the residing state (required).
- Must obtain four additional state licenses within 120 days of hire (specific states to be determined).
About Avel eCare
Avel eCare is a nationally recognized leader in telemedicine, operating one of the most extensive virtual healthcare networks in the world. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Avel partners with over 650 healthcare systems, rural hospitals, clinics, and facilities to deliver innovative telehealth solutions. Our services span Behavioral Health, Critical Care, Emergency, Hospitalist, Pharmacy, Specialty Care, Senior Care, and School Health, impacting nearly two million patients annually.
For three decades, Avel has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, developing telehealth solutions that reduce costs, save time, and remove barriers to quality care. Join our mission-driven team and help reshape the future of healthcare.
Mission
"Every person and every community deserves access to high-quality care." At Avel eCare, we collaborate with local clinicians through telemedicine to ensure high-quality care is available when and where it’s needed most.
Vision
"Healthcare without boundaries." Avel eCare is a catalyst for change in healthcare, fostering a future defined by service, quality, collaboration, and innovation.
JOB CODE: 307-1
