Pharmacist

Description

  Join our mission to provide patient-centered healthcare that is accessible and affordable for all. 

About HCHC

HCHC is a non-profit 501(c)3 federally qualified health center, a true universal access medical facility. HCHC brings together an exceptional team of health care providers, a responsive and helpful administrative staff and a supportive Board of Directors to fulfill our mission of providing comprehensive primary care health services to anyone in the community regardless of their financial situation.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the safe and effective use of medications by dispensing prescribed medications and pharmaceuticals and by providing clinical pharmaceutical care to HCHC and community patients according to professional standards and state and federal legal requirements. 

Requirements

• Performs all aspects of filling and checking prescriptions while complying with all state and federal legal aspects of the practice of pharmacy.
• When alerted by a Pharmacy Technician or directly by the pharmacy software; the Pharmacist should advise technicians, prescribers and patients of potential problems to help ensure that medications are taken correctly and adverse medication reactions are less likely to occur.
• Participates in resolving any medication therapy problems including therapeutic duplications, medication allergies, clinically significant drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-nutrient, or drug-laboratory test interactions.
• Provides concise, applicable, comprehensive, and timely responses to requests for drug information from patients and health care providers.
• Provides medication teaching upon request.
• Administers immunizations based on collaborative practice agreement.
• Assesses and prescribes contraception for HCHC patients based on the State of Virginia and HCHC protocol.
• Oversees the implementation of and participates in clinical pharmacy services as applicable. Services may include: diabetic services, hypertension services, medication therapy management, comprehensive medications reviews and other programs as defined by HCHC.
• Serves as a preceptor for Pharm.D. candidates and other students on rotation at HCHC Pharmacy. 
• Understands and follows the policies and procedures of HCHC and the HCHC Pharmacy. 
• Supervises and assists Pharmacy personnel and assigns duties in the absence of the Pharmacy Director.
• Identifies language barriers of the patient and seeks out options to improve communication of health information.
• Addresses customer concerns and/or directs them, as appropriate, to other staff members.
• Complies with and set example of compliance with the policies/procedures/practices of HCHC and complies with legal requirements for non-profit organizations.
• Complies with all state and federal regulations/law pertaining the practice of Pharmacy.
• Vigilant in the performance of duties and attention to accuracy and detail, to help minimize medication error. 
• Will report the medication events as defined in policy and procedure.
• Helps oversee inventory control procedures to assist in keeping medication stock at optimum levels for filling prescriptions as well as ensuring sound fiscal operations.
• Supervises the proper filing of pharmacy records in proper chronological order.
• Is responsible for receipt of controlled medications per procedure. 
• Assists in entry of purchases and prescriptions dispensed in the perpetual inventory spreadsheet and assists in reconciliation as necessary.
• Maintains compliance with the procedures of the 340B Program by maintaining updated knowledge of the 340B Program and providing day-to-day management of the 340B Program.
• Serves as a resource for 340B questions.
• Active participant in pharmacy activities and makes suggestions to improve pharmacy services and operations as needed.
• When requested by HCHC Administration or the Pharmacy Director, represents Pharmacy at committee or community events/meetings.
• Required Skills and Abilities
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel when asked.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested. 
• Demonstrates good internal and external customer service skills. 
• As part of the PCMH model of care, the employee will advocate for patient’s best interest and make recommendations for patient special needs such as interpreter services; identified barriers to care such as transportation, medication assistance, outreach, and health education; influence patient’s engagement in their care; promote a continuum of safe, quality and cost-effective patient care. 
• Demonstrates an understanding of the intent, and follow standards, guidelines and protocols related to achieving and maintaining PCMH and FQHC recognition. 
• Demonstrates personal and professional commitment to the mission of HCHC. 

Education and Experience

• Meets the requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia regarding licensure for practice as a Registered Pharmacist (or eligible). Must be licensed by the State of Virginia with 45 days of employment.
• Completes a pharmacy-based immunization certificate or equivalent. Must be certified within 6 months of employment.
• Completes Basic Life Support CPR certification. Must be certified within 6 months of employment.
• Completes a pharmacy-based contraception certificate. Must be certified within 6 months of employment.
• Possesses the knowledge to make effective independent decisions and adapt when circumstances warrant it. 
• Maintains up-to-date pharmacy and medication knowledge as identified by HCHC Administration and the community that we serve.
• Possesses excellent and professional writing and oral communication skills. 
• Maintains the necessary confidentiality over sensitive and confidential matters of HCHC and its business. 
• Employee must be aware of the diversity of the patient’s ethnicity, and the impact of patient’s cultural background. 
• Possesses hearing function adequate for performing essential job functions, such as hearing soft voices. 
• Possesses speaking function adequate for performing essential job functions, such as clearly communicate to patients, providers, nursing staff and pharmaceutical companies.
• Possesses visual acuity adequate for performing essential job functions.
• Requires the ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds, bending, squatting, sitting and standing as necessary. Must be able to lift, carry and handle equipment, supplies and other work site materials based on position duty requirements.

Physical Requirements

Work Location

You may be required to travel to any of our sites as part of your responsibilities at any time.