Per Diem Pharmacist

Description

SUMMARY:

Applicant must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be a licensed pharmacist in the State of California. Minimum two years supervisory experience is required. They must motivate and manage pharmacy staff effectively while maintaining a focus on patient safety and overall pharmacy success. Must have or willing to obtain current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross prior to orientation. Pharmacy Manager is responsible for the effective management, operation, and safety of the clinic pharmacy. The pharmacist shall have excellent communication skills needed to provide thorough drug consultations to outpatients.  The pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care to outpatients, enforces departmental and state standards and laws, enforces standards of storage and distribution, manages a tight formulary control system and participates in all quality improvement activities.  The pharmacist provides excellent patient education, efficient drug distribution and maintains accurate daily records and files. Must be able to work with the Indian Community, and be sensitive to the Indian Culture and its needs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Dispense prescriptions very accurately and in a timely manner.
• Thorough and complete patient counseling.
• Display good drug knowledge and communicate it to the patient.
• Discuss special precautions, adverse effects, outcomes, etc. with patients.
• Document all clinical interventions.
• Work on projects beneficial to the pharmacy during slack periods.
• Keep work flow organized and direct staff to maximize efficiency.
• Make the extra effort to increase customer satisfaction.
• Provide extra material to educate patients.
• Participate enthusiastically in all Quality Improvement Activities.
• Completes all reports, DUE’s, surveys and inspections thoroughly and on time.
• Minimize use of nonformulary drugs by actively converting nonformulary prescription orders to formulary drugs.
• The amount of outdates and returns are minimized.
• This position requires working on weekends as well as traveling as necessary.

Qualifications

Education:                            

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy but a Doctor of Pharmacy is preferred.

Experience:                           

A residency in ambulatory care pharmacy is highly desirable.

One year practical experience as a pharmacist (a residency may count as a year of experience.)

Minimum two years supervisory experience is required.

License:

Must be a licensed pharmacist in the State of California.

Certification:

Current CPR Certification that meets the guidelines from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (Can be obtained prior to orientation) 

Ability to:                              

Must be able to work with the Indian Community, and be sensitive to the Indian culture and its needs. 

Physical Demands:               

There is frequent exposure to contagious disease. Walking and standing is frequent for long periods of time. 

Some sitting and lifting are required. 

Travel:

Driving will be required between clinics.

Salary : $72 - $77