El Rio Community Health Center-posted 3 months ago
$47 - $70/Yr
Tucson, AZ
1,001-5,000 employees

The Pharmacist as part of an interdisciplinary health care team is responsible for providing high quality pharmaceutical patient care and services to El Rio Health patients at a clinic location assigned by management. In this role, the Pharmacist is responsible for disbursing medications and drugs prescribed by physicians and other health care practitioners, and for providing counseling and information to patients and staff about these medications and their use. The incumbent in this position works with administrative supervision and has discretion and independent judgment authority with respect to matters of significance in respect to pharmaceutical patient care, resolving any work problems involving departures from standard policies, interpretations, or procedures for which the Pharmacist is responsible for within the scope of authority as defined by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy and the policies and procedures of El Rio Health. The primary goal of the El Rio Health Pharmacist is to support El Rio’s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions.

  • Performs and/or completes all assigned pharmaceutical care and administrative duties or responsibilities supporting pharmacy operations within established time frames.
  • Demonstrates a professional attitude and acceptable job performance for all duties and responsibilities supporting the implementation of established strategic goals and objectives for the Pharmacy Department and El Rio Health.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality by controlling the environment and information being disclosed to individuals ensuring compliance with all HIPAA and corporate compliance standards.
  • Provides high quality pharmaceutical care to patients in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Serves as a drug information resource to patients, providers and internal clients on medication related questions or matters.
  • Provides patient counseling, drug information, drug therapy consultation, health promotion and disease prevention related to medication use.
  • Counsels health care providers regarding drug interactions, indications, drug dosage and side effects.
  • Communicates with and verifies a patient’s understanding of medications and desired outcomes of the drug therapy.
  • Reviews and ensures the appropriateness of drug therapy, collaborating with the health care team members.
  • Responsible for performing final verification of prescriptions and medications being dispensed.
  • Evaluates appropriate drug dosing, drug and food interactions, and appropriateness of drug therapy.
  • Provides effective patient counseling and clinical intervention.
  • Manages medication therapy and makes decisions regarding generic and therapeutic substitutions.
  • Ensures compliance with policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures.
  • Demonstrates understanding of and proficiency with the application of all Joint Commission Accreditation standards and reporting requirements applicable to pharmacy operations.
  • Develops positive results-oriented relationships by communicating effectively using verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Provides operational oversight and direction of pharmacy staff.
  • Provides effective training and guidance to pharmacy interns.
  • Demonstrates self-initiative by being aware of the work environment to assist co-workers.
  • A Diploma from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
  • A current Pharmacist License in accordance with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy requirements.
  • Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers.
  • Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment.
  • Reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and must be in compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.
  • Board Certified by the Board of Pharmacy (Ambulatory Care or Pharmacist Specialist) or Certified Diabetes Educator.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.
  • Equal opportunity employer.
  • Non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
  • Compliance with federal Drug-Free Workplace standards.
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