Pharmacist (Float) - Cherrybell - Pharmacy

El Rio Health•Tucson, AZ

18h

About The Position

The Pharmacist works as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care and services to El Rio Health patients at clinic locations assigned by management. The role dispenses medications prescribed by physicians and other health care practitioners and provides counseling and medication information to patients and staff. Under administrative supervision, the Pharmacist exercises independent judgment on significant pharmaceutical patient-care matters and resolves work problems involving departures from standard policies, interpretations, or procedures within the authority of the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy and El Rio Health policies and procedures. The role supports El Rio Health’s mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible. The Pharmacist provides timely patient care, medication counseling and drug information; reviews drug therapy and verifies prescriptions; and collaborates with health care team members. The role also supports pharmacy operations, compliance, and safety, provides operational oversight and direction to pharmacy staff, and trains and monitors pharmacy interns. Employees may need reliable transportation to accommodate operational reassignments during the workday. Employees who drive during work hours must have a valid driver’s license and comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.

Requirements

Diploma from an accredited College of Pharmacy; an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the job functions and responsibilities may be considered, if applicable.
Current Pharmacist License meeting Arizona State Board of Pharmacy requirements.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
Current Level I fingerprint clearance card in good standing, or application for the card within seven working days after beginning employment. El Rio Health also states that new hires and transfers must submit a card or fingerprint receipt before the hire or transfer date, and that the Level One Non-IVP card must be received within 30 days after that date.
Reliable transportation may be required to accommodate organizational reassignments during the workday.
If driving during work hours, a valid driver’s license and compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements are required.
Undergo drug testing before employment and applicable post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.
Employees in positions responsible for the safety and welfare of others are classified as safety sensitive.

Nice To Haves

Board certification by the Board of Pharmacy in Ambulatory Care or as a Pharmacist Specialist, or Certified Diabetes Educator certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability, including speaking, reading, and writing in both languages.
Maintain vaccination status as recommended by the CDC and/or other public health agencies, including influenza vaccination; subject to legally required exemptions and accommodations.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned pharmaceutical care and administrative duties within established time frames and performance standards.
Maintain a professional attitude and support strategic goals and objectives for the Pharmacy Department and El Rio Health.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and corporate compliance standards.
Provide high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients in a timely and efficient manner.
Serve as a drug-information resource for patients, providers, and internal clients.
Provide patient counseling, drug information, drug therapy consultation, health promotion, and disease-prevention guidance related to medication use.
Counsel health care providers on drug interactions, indications, dosage, and side effects.
Communicate with patients to verify their understanding of medications and intended therapy outcomes.
Review and ensure the appropriateness of drug therapy in collaboration with health care team members.
Perform final verification of prescriptions and dispensed medications, including assessing dosage, drug and food interactions, therapy appropriateness, clinical interventions, medication therapy management, and generic or therapeutic substitutions, including formulary substitutions.
Ensure compliance with pharmacy policies and procedures for receiving, filling, dispensing, medication logging, and loss prevention.
Implement and comply with environmental, safety, and infection-control standards for pharmacy staff.
Maintain understanding of and compliance with applicable federal, state, and 340B Drug Pricing Program requirements, as well as third-party funding source standards.
Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Apply Joint Commission accreditation standards and reporting requirements relevant to pharmacy operations and the Pharmacist role.
Communicate effectively with patients, employees, and internal and external clients using verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Provide operational oversight and direction to pharmacy staff to support high-quality comprehensive patient care.
Train and guide pharmacy interns and actively monitor their job performance.
Assist coworkers and others, contribute to a respectful and positive work environment, and serve as a positive employee role model.