Pharmacist - (Iraq)

International SOS Government Medical Services•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist is responsible for the preparation, dispensing, and appropriate use of medications. They play a critical role in patient care by providing medication management, counselling, and education to ensure safe and effective treatment regimens. The Pharmacist will supervise the pharmacy technician, ensuring the highest quality standards of pharmacy operations.

Requirements

Full unrestricted U.S. Pharmacy Licensure.
Current BLS equivalent required
Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Minimum 3 years’ recent experience including 6 months within the last year.
US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
Valid US Passport with at least 18 months before expiration date. Must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, specifically an MRPT.
Must be able to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the project.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements.
Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods.
May require bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience on a military site working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.
Applicants with current clearances are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides pharmacy services including stocking and controlling medications and filling prescriptions.
Perform medication management by reviewing and interpreting prescriptions, ensuring accurate dispensing of medications.
Provide patient counselling, information, and advice to patients regarding medications, including dosage, side effects, interactions, and potential risks and benefits.
Monitor patient medication therapies for effectiveness and safety, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and pharmacy policies.
Work closely with healthcare providers to optimize patient care, making recommendations based on clinical judgments and medication management.
Oversee inventory management and the procurement, storage, and distribution of medications and pharmacy supplies, managing inventory levels.
Support health screenings as directed and within the scope of work.
Offer ongoing education to patients and healthcare staff about medications and their appropriate use.
Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.