Part Time Pharmacist

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System•Winnebago, NE

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About The Position

The Part Time Pharmacist is located in the Pharmacy Department of the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System and provides clinical pharmacy services to eligible patients in accordance with Federal and State law and accepted ethical standards. The pharmacist provides direct patient care, dispenses and monitors medications, offers drug information and patient counseling, and may provide clinical pharmacy services depending on staffing and credentialing. Work is assigned, with most hours occurring Monday through Friday during normal daytime business hours; shift changes may be required to ensure coverage during all hours of operation. Rotational shift, weekend, and holiday duty may be required as needed and assigned. The pharmacist works under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Director, who plans the program, determines policy, and sets objectives and priorities. The employee is self-directed, exercises independent judgment, consults routinely with medical staff, and keeps the supervisor informed of progress and potentially controversial matters. Work is periodically reviewed for overall effectiveness and compatibility in providing pharmacy services. Errors may result in adverse patient outcomes. The role also includes education, performance improvement, and collaboration with health professionals. The position may involve contacts with health center and hospital staff, patients and families, community members, tribal leaders, business and drug-industry representatives, and professional organizations. Duties and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Broad professional knowledge of clinical and basic pharmacy theories, principles, practice, and techniques sufficient to provide direct patient services.
Knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of substances, drug therapeutic actions, and chemical, biological, pharmacological, and biopharmaceutical science.
Knowledge of planning, monitoring, and evaluating drug therapy in a clinical setting.
Knowledge of appropriate pharmacy resources and reference materials and how to use them.
Knowledge of pharmacy operations, including electronic charting, prescription processing, and pharmacy automation.
Ability to collect, organize, record, and communicate relevant health assessments, medical history, physical findings, and selected laboratory tests to function as an independent practitioner within approved pharmacy clinics.
Ability to communicate with patients about disease states, desired outcomes, laboratory tests, medication administration and use, actions, precautions, and storage.
Ability to communicate with other health providers about the patient's overall treatment.
Ability to work independently, plan, coordinate, and implement projects, and complete them on schedule.
Active, unrestricted pharmacy license in any state; a Nebraska state license is not required.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking ability, with effective professional verbal and written communication skills.
Manual dexterity and range of motion in all extremities; ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods and use a computer keyboard, phone, and office equipment.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to read, write, calculate, reason, understand and analyze project data, work independently and as part of a team, interact socially, and negotiate to understand and meet stakeholder needs.
Must comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31(C) and (D), including signing the required declaration regarding arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies, and comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 criminal-record-check requirements.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System's core mission, vision, and values.
Select, procure, prepare, and dispense medications that meet quality standards for potency, purity, and effectiveness.
Interpret prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed.
Review patient medical records and drug therapy for safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness, and alert medical staff to potentially harmful prescriptions or dosages.
Label medications with directions and precautions and store drugs and chemicals appropriately.
Provide drug information to community members and clinic staff, and counsel patients on medication use, storage, cautions, and side effects while documenting cognitive services.
Interview patients about relevant medical and medication history; evaluate regimens for appropriateness, interactions, therapeutic duplications, non-compliance, and adverse drug events.
Restock automated dispensing machines and areas, perform daily equipment maintenance, and maintain login access to automated cabinets.
Maintain accurate medication counts, especially for controlled medications, to prevent diversion, theft, fraud, and prescription drug abuse.
Provide pharmacy and drug information services to eligible individuals in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations.
As staffing and credentialing permit, attend assigned multidisciplinary and improvement meetings, work with the designated care team, and document clinical activities and updates to problem lists and medication allergy information.
As applicable, order and interpret laboratory tests related to specialized pharmacy clinics, provide therapeutic drug monitoring, analyze regimens, and serve as a therapeutic consultant to medical staff.
Provide formal and informal education and in-services to medical, pharmacy, and nursing staff as requested; train pharmacy students; and educate patients and families about medications, common disease states, and health promotion.
Collaborate with health professionals to develop treatment protocols, standards of practice, and policies, and participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities, including audits and chart reviews.
Attend department meetings and trainings as directed by the supervisor.
Consult routinely with medical staff to develop patient treatment plans and keep the supervisor informed of progress and potentially controversial matters.