Pharmacist - Contract

Description

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and knowledgeable Contract Pharmacist to join the healthcare team at Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center in Sisseton, SD. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for our patients. This position requires a strong foundation in clinical pharmacy practices, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient care. As a Pharmacist, you will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes.

check out our facility here. https://www.ihs.gov/portland/healthcarefacilities/warmsprings/

• Flexible Long-Term contract, with extension possibilities
• Pharmacy hours,  Monday through Friday & Holidays: 8:00am to 8:00pm
  Saturday and Sunday: 1:00pm to 5:00pm 
• Rotating weekends and Holidays
• Day shift
• Be a graduate of an accredited pharmacy program/school.
• State licensed in pharmacy within the United States. required
• Previous contract experience a plus
• Previous IHS facility experience helpful
• 2 years experience required
• Can work on any state license
• Great pay, excellent work culture, & work-life balance come experience South Dakota!
• Must be willing and able to pass Federal Security Clearance pre-hire

Duties

• Review and interpret physician orders to ensure appropriate medication therapy.
• Dispense medications accurately and provide clear instructions to patients regarding their use.
• Conduct patient assessments to monitor medication efficacy and safety.
• Manage inventory levels of pharmaceuticals, ensuring proper storage and handling.
• Provide consultations on pain management strategies and medication-related issues.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacy software systems.
• Adhere to aseptic techniques when preparing sterile medications.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams in hospital settings, including pediatrics, to deliver optimal patient care.

Skills

• Strong background in clinical pharmacy practices.
• Proficient in using pharmacy software for medication management and documentation.
• Knowledgeable in pain management protocols and patient assessment techniques.
• Familiarity with inventory management processes to ensure adequate stock levels of medications.
• Understanding of medical terminology relevant to pharmaceutical care.
• Experience working within hospital environments, particularly in pediatrics, is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals. 

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by the supervisor.

Tribal Preference Exercised:

Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2- 4(8).

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Requirements

• Be a graduate of an accredited pharmacy program/school
• Previous contract experience a plus
• Previous IHS facility experience helpful
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• Have a Pharmacist degree from a school of pharmacy approved by a state-accrediting agency
• Possess a current, active, unrestricted license from any of the 50 Unites States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia. 
• Maintain continuing education/certification
• Must be a US citizen, living primarily in the United States
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a pharmacist within the past 36 months, 
• Must meet all credentialing and background investigation requirements.