Pharmacist for OTP Clinic
About The Position
BAART Programs is seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented per diem pharmacist to provide pharmacy services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other medical staff. The pharmacist interprets and evaluates the validity and safety of orders and prescriptions, and applies core pharmacy knowledge to dispensing and order-review activities. The pharmacist supports safe and effective medication handling and distribution at an outpatient opioid treatment clinic. Duties include establishing and maintaining medication-handling policies and procedures, training facility personnel, maintaining patient profiles and methadone inventories, dispensing eligible take-home medication, documenting visits and activities, and participating in regulatory surveys and audits. The pharmacist visits the facility as needed and is available for emergencies. BAART Programs is a substance abuse treatment organization focused on providing high-quality patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Its goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder and help patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life. BAART Programs is committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
- Current Louisiana pharmacist license.
- Must have or obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
- Understanding of HIPAA and Federal, State, and CARF standards and regulations.
- Knowledge of medications that interfere with methadone effectiveness.
- Ability to recognize methadone overdose and take appropriate action under program protocol.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent documentation and computer skills.
- Knowledge of local community drug trends; effects of drugs of abuse on the body and cognitive functioning; signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose; psychosocial implications of addictive disease; addiction and treatment; and relevant social service, economic, legal, and medical systems.
- Ability to work effectively within a medical hierarchy, assist with complex client problem-solving, and work autonomously.
- Ability to work with a diverse population and provide excellent customer service.
- Knowledge of the Code of Pharmacy Regulations in the state where assigned.
- Ability to supervise personnel.
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
- Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others.
Responsibilities
- Ensure drugs are handled at the facility in a manner that protects patient safety and welfare.
- Establish policies and procedures for all facets of drug handling and distribution, and review and update them annually. Policies must address receipt, storage, recordkeeping, patient profiles, medication administration, accountability of prescription drugs, removal and destruction of unwanted, unused, outdated, or recalled drugs, and controlled-substance accountability and security.
- Make every effort to ensure the maximum level of safety and efficacy in pharmaceutical services.
- Avoid transactions involving fee-splitting, rebates, kickbacks, or financial exploitation of patients or their families in connection with drugs, medications, supplies, or pharmaceuticals.
- Document visits and activities, including irregularities.
- Train facility personnel responsible for day-to-day medication receipt and administration, adverse reactions, special diets, and other drug-therapy information.
- Maintain a patient profile for each individual.
- Visit the facility as needed and be available for emergencies.
- Dispense take-home medication to eligible patients.
- Maintain methadone inventories, including placing and receiving methadone orders.
- Conduct biennial inventory.
- Participate in regulatory agency surveys or audits.
- Conduct business activities professionally and ethically.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
