Pharmacist

Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health (“Bienvivir”) is a community-based, patient-centered, comprehensive health care delivery system that advocates and promotes quality of life, optimum independence, dignity, and choices in a nurturing environment for frail seniors. Since 1987, Bienvivir has served the frail seniors of El Paso, Texas through the provision of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (“PACE”).

PACE is a unique managed care benefit for frail seniors (referred to as participants) age 55 and older who are certified by the state as needing nursing home level care and who reside in a PACE service area. PACE programs coordinate and provide comprehensive medical and support services so that participants can remain independent and stay in their homes for as long as safely possible.

BENEFITS for Full and Part-time employees who work 30 or more hours per week:

We pay 100% of the MEDICAL monthly premiums for Employee Only coverage.

We pay 100% of the DENTAL monthly premiums for Employee Only coverage.

We provide an affordable VISION monthly premium for Employee Family coverage.

We pay 100% of BASIC LIFE for a benefit amount of $10,000.

We offer safe harbor matching contributions for the 403(B) RETIREMENT SAVINGS account.

We offer up to fifteen (15) days of PAID TIME OFF based on paid hours per pay period.

We offer eleven (11) company-observed PAID HOLIDAYS.

We offer education and TUITION REIMBURSEMENT.  

We offer MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT.

Bienvivir is currently accepting applications for the following position:

PHARMACIST

The Staff Pharmacist (SP) provides quality pharmaceutical care to BSHS participants, physicians, and other medical staff. Will review and approve all physician orders to ensure the safe and accurate dispensing to participants as prescribed. Will be responsible for the direct supervision of pharmacy technicians and for the legal operation of the pharmacy in compliance with all state and federal laws and Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

CHECK/VERIFY

Data entry as prescribed

Appropriate therapeutic drug therapy

Medication, quantity, and labeling

Initial vial as a final check

Number of Rix’s-vs-receipts

Bagging/scanning prescriptions

REVIEW/AUTHORIZE

Prescription over-rides as appropriate and drug therapy interventions

Allergies, contraindications

Therapeutic duplication, refill too soon

Communicate any issues with physicians

Documentation of interventions

Refill authorizations per protocol

Loading of bulk unlabeled drugs by techs into the automated machine

MONITOR/SUPERVISE

Technician work/duties

Drug order received/stored

Workflow/staffing throughout the day

PROVIDE DRUG INFORMATION

To participants including, directions, indication, and side effects

To physicians, nursing staff, and other medical staff, when requested

Respond to Drug Review requests

CONTROL SUBSTANCES

Fill control substance orders and maintain perpetual log sheet

Check in all orders and maintain invoices

Report any discrepancies

 AUDITS

Help with monthly and quarterly audits

Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws

Report any discrepancies

May be required to perform additional duties related to the prescription process or operation of the pharmacy not mentioned in the duties above.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree

Registration with the TSBP as a Pharmacist in good standing

1-2 years of pharmacy experience