Pharmacist (Marshall Islands)

Acuity International•Cape Canaveral, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Acuity is looking for a Pharmacist to support our contract in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Duties and Responsibilities: Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Pharmacist to preserve the health of employees and client personnel. Fills prescriptions, verifying instructions from physicians on the proper amounts of medication to be given. Checks for patient drug contraindications. Responsible for verifying the dosage regimen for accuracy and specified amount is within the standard dosing range and frequency. Compounds and dispenses medications accurately for delivery to patient care areas. Ensures prescriptions are filled accurately and in a timely manner. Provides medication information and education to medical staff and patients. Participates in medical care conferences as directed by the CMO. Maintains the security of controlled substances as well as an accurate log of dispensation, waste, etc. Maintains adequate stock levels of medications that are high-use (utilization-based) to include key medications for unforeseen events such as outbreaks. (Influenza as an example). Develops a re-supply system with the senior logistician that ensures critical use (must have) medications are readily available throughout the medical footprint supported. Once the prescription is filled, file the prescription. Oversees the work of pharmacy technicians. Performs administrative functions such as answering phones and stocking shelves. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols and the Privacy Act. Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality, infection control procedures, assuring consistent medication administration, and assuring proper storage and maintenance procedures for all equipment and supplies. Be available for on-call duties as required, responding promptly to emergencies and providing care as necessary. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree from an accredited Pharmacy School approved by a state board of Pharmacy or accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).
Hold and maintain an active and unrestricted Pharmacist License free from any pending adverse actions and the ability to be favorably credentialed by Acuity policy.
Minimum of five years of experience as a registered practicing pharmacist.
All Healthcare Providers and medical support staff must have a recent clinical experience in patient care for a least 6 months out of the past year.
Experience in both Hospital and Ambulatory Pharmacy, and expertise in both outpatient and inpatient drug therapies.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required.
Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high-paced environment.
Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
Must have a valid U.S. passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver's License.
Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
Requires a favorably adjudicated CNACI investigation conducted by the Department of Defense.
Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.
Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance with Acuity Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client.

Responsibilities

Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Pharmacist to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
Fills prescriptions, verifying instructions from physicians on the proper amounts of medication to be given.
Checks for patient drug contraindications.
Responsible for verifying the dosage regimen for accuracy and specified amount is within the standard dosing range and frequency.
Compounds and dispenses medications accurately for delivery to patient care areas.
Ensures prescriptions are filled accurately and in a timely manner.
Provides medication information and education to medical staff and patients.
Participates in medical care conferences as directed by the CMO.
Maintains the security of controlled substances as well as an accurate log of dispensation, waste, etc.
Maintains adequate stock levels of medications that are high-use (utilization-based) to include key medications for unforeseen events such as outbreaks. (Influenza as an example).
Develops a re-supply system with the senior logistician that ensures critical use (must have) medications are readily available throughout the medical footprint supported.
Once the prescription is filled, file the prescription.
Oversees the work of pharmacy technicians.
Performs administrative functions such as answering phones and stocking shelves.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols and the Privacy Act.
Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality, infection control procedures, assuring consistent medication administration, and assuring proper storage and maintenance procedures for all equipment and supplies.
Be available for on-call duties as required, responding promptly to emergencies and providing care as necessary.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.