What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Staff Pharmacist position at Stride Community Health Center?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Who we are :
At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare-we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally qualified healthcare centers (FQHC), we offer comprehensive services-including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education and outreach services across 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area.
With over 35 years of experience serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of our mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it is about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every patient, ensuring no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives-including your own, STRIDE is the place for you.
General Purpose :
A Pharmacist ensures efficient and accurate dispensing of medications, counsels’ patients on medication therapy, supervises pharmacy technicians and oversees all areas of pharmacy services and operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Evaluates prescriptions for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness for patients age, weight, diagnosis and treatment.
- Advises prescribers and patients on drug therapy management, including formulary alternatives, drug interactions, side effects, indications and usage.
- Responsible for the ordering, storage and handling of pharmaceuticals. Maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies following department budget.
- Follows policy and procedure for detecting and reporting pharmaceutical errors and incidents. Assists in developing policy and procedure for prevention of future errors.
- Supervises pharmacy technicians in entering prescription and patient demographic information, filling prescriptions and filling clinic and vaccine orders.
- Supervises disposal of outdated drugs and returns expired vaccines to manufacturer for credit.
- Supervises and manages payment transactions and follows cash handling policies and procedures.
- Collect data and prepares reports for the Pharmacy Manager as needed.
- Complies with all federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing pharmacists and pharmacy practice.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements : STRIDE Values :
I ntegrity : Doing the right thing even when no one is watching
C ompassion : Meeting patients where they are with empathy
A ccountability : Following through on our commitments.
R espect : Valuing human dignity
E xcellence : Embracing a growth mindset and striving for continuous improvement.
Education and Experience :
Skills and Expertise :
Required Tools of the Job :
Working Environment and Physical Activities : Office environment within a clinical Pharmacy setting. Enters data into computer programs via computer, mouse, and keyboard. Moves about the Pharmacy environment and occasionally to other locations. Moves / transports objects up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Communicate information to others. Discerns / analyzes information from others to assist in decision making
Work Schedule :
As a PRN Pharmacist schedules, hours and locations will vary.
STRIDE offers a competitive hourly wage of $62.00-$68.00, depending on experience.
The salary range reflects STRIDE’s good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final offer for the selected candidate will be determined based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, specialty and training.
Why STRIDE
STRIDE conducts background checks, including criminal history, education, license and certification.
STRIDE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
STRIDE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.
Health and Safety Commitment :
To ensure the safety of our patients, staff, and communities, all new hires at STRIDE must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption, as well as undergo tuberculosis screening and testing.
Application submission closing date : Ongoing
Salary : $62 - $68
