Pharmacist (Locum Tenens)

Chenega Government Mission Solutions•Crow Agency, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services company, seeks a Pharmacist II (Locum Tenens) to support the Indian Health Service's Crow/Northern Cheyenne Service Unit in Crow Agency, Montana. The pharmacist delivers quality care to support positive health outcomes, with emphasis on cultural sensitivity and human dignity. Ambulatory Care/Outpatient pharmacists work full-time, Monday through Friday, in 8-hour shifts with 30-minute lunches. Acute Care/Inpatient pharmacists work full-time, 10-hour shifts four days per week, with three scheduled days off per week and a 30-minute lunch.

Requirements

One to three years of clinical pharmacy experience in ambulatory or inpatient care.
Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited pharmacy school program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active, unrestricted pharmacist license with no disciplinary action in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
Immunization certification is required to administer immunizations.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience.
Certification in immunization delivery or other clinical pharmacy services, such as diabetes or asthma.

Responsibilities

Screen patient charts to ensure medication orders align with chart notes, laboratory work, vital signs, allergies, and other relevant information.
Process new medication orders.
Fill prescription orders as needed.
Check filled prescription orders for accuracy.
Educate patients on medication therapy and provide patient education.
Collaborate with the pharmacy team and providers to ensure timely and accurate pharmaceutical services.
Answer provider questions about drug therapy and question providers when appropriate to ensure the proper medication, dose, and dosage form are dispensed.
Recognize life-threatening emergencies and initiate and maintain resuscitation measures and other emergency procedures as appropriate.
Recognize adverse reactions to medications, treatments, and procedures and initiate appropriate interventions.
Answer and screen telephone calls, take refill requests, and enter outside prescriptions into the system.
Perform controlled substance audits as directed.
Help put away orders as needed.
Provide IV admixtures and inpatient drug distribution based on patient care needs and Service Unit policies and procedures.
Administer immunizations.
Participate in training and competency activities, including annual safety and infection control.
Perform other duties as assigned.