Pharmacist

Carolina Health Centers•Laurens, SC

5d•$116,593•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist will be responsible for quality pharmacy services, collaborating with primary care providers and staff to improve the health of patients. The Pharmacist assures compliance with all regulations of the SC State Board of Pharmacy, and works to achieve the goals, objectives and budget established by CHC’s Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team. Pharmacy services will include dispensing medications, assisting CHC personnel and patients with drug information and identification, developing and sustaining productive patient relationships, evaluating and resolving potential drug therapy problems identified through any and all available resources, patient counseling, prescription verification, adherence to state and federal pharmacy laws, precepting students and interns, supervision of pharmacy technicians while on-duty, and participation in projects as assigned. CHC manages patient care using a team-based approach in our interactions with patients and other healthcare personnel.

Requirements

Current licensure by South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy
PharmD from accredited institution preferred
At least two years of retails or community health pharmacy experience preferred
Possession of current South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy license
Has proficient knowledge of Board of Pharmacy regulations
Reads, speaks, understands, and writes proficiently in English
Effectively communicates orally and in writing
Relates and interacts with staff at all levels of the organization
Represents the organization in a professional and effective manner to the community
Supports, motivates, and sustains a team-oriented culture
Exercises sound judgement, tact, and diplomacy
Evaluates and effectively addresses highly complex issues and problems
Delegates work, sets expectations, and monitors activities of pharmacy technicians appropriately
Demonstrates leadership and basic management skills
Stand for extended periods of time
Able to push, pull and reach, sit, stoop, and stretch
Assist with moving or lifting >30 pounds as needed
Have full range of body motion
Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a computer, telephone, copier, and medical equipment
Required to talk and hear
Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
May be required to travel to meetings outside the organization’s facility
Required to be able to work evenings and weekends as needed
Position involves exposure to patient/customer elements in a clinical setting; may include exposure to communicable diseases, blood, and other bodily fluids
Job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard Office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines

Nice To Haves

PharmD from accredited institution
At least two years of retails or community health pharmacy experience

Responsibilities

Dispensing medications
Assisting CHC personnel and patients with drug information and identification
Developing and sustaining productive patient relationships
Evaluating and resolving potential drug therapy problems identified through any and all available resources
Patient counseling
Prescription verification
Adherence to state and federal pharmacy laws
Precepting students and interns
Supervision of pharmacy technicians while on-duty
Participation in projects as assigned
Knowledge of Board of Pharmacy regulations
Knowledge of 340B program
Ability to work with primary care providers to maximize cost effective prescribing patterns, improve clinical processes, and achieve clinical standards across the population of patients served by CHC
Proficiency in computers, including ability to learn Electronic Medical Records and pharmacy software; also use phones, fax machines, printers, scanner, and copiers
Ability to carry out supervisory responsibility in accordance with the organization’s policies and local, state, and federal laws
Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with frequent interruptions
Clinically competent
Knowledge and experience of ordering, inventory, and cost management activities
Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff and patients
Ability to keep customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with clients, co-workers, and others, promoting a positive image for CHC, and fostering an ethical work environment
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with medical information and conform to HIPAA regulations
Must possess strong problem-solving skills and effective time management skills
Ability to understand and respond effectively with sensitivity to special populations served by CHC. Special populations include, but are not limited to, those defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, sex, sexual orientation, economic standing, disability status, migrant, homelessness, seasonal workers, the uninsured, and patients with low health literacy.
Assign, coordinate, and oversee pharmacy technicians’ tasks
Ensure that all pharmacy technicians are working in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as CHC policies
Review prescriptions for accuracy, appropriate dosage, directions, drug interactions, and contact the provider if questions arise
Counsel patients on drug usage, storage, side effects and drug interactions in accordance with federal and state pharmacy laws
Assess allergy concerns and communicate to patients and prescribers
Process and dispense prescriptions in a timely and efficient manner
Bill Third Parties and handle rejections
Maintain accurate records of controlled substances
Remove outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory
Process recalls according to policy and procedures
Oversee daily ordering of medications
Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, physicians, and other health care professionals
Keep pharmacy secured
Answer and make patient and prescriber calls
Make sure Home/Site Delivery patients receive medications in a timely manner
Communicate with the Chief Pharmacy Officer any issues within the pharmacy
Assist with training of pharmacy staff
Assist Chief Pharmacy Officer in other duties as assigned