PHARMACIST

FAMILY CARE HEALTH CENTERS•St. Louis, MO

2h•$52 - $79•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing and overseeing the overall pharmacy operations, including assisting in planning, organizing, directing, staffing, training, and controlling activities within the Pharmacy Department in consonance with policies, procedures and goals, standard practices of the profession, and state and federal law. All employees of FCHC must ensure service standards are delivered, including demonstrating a commitment to FCHC mission and vision, a positive attitude towards patients, employees, role, and the health center, and FCHC core values (accountability, courtesy, excellence, flexibility, integrity, respect). Customer service and professionalism are key, including smiling and making appropriate contact, greeting individuals, being customer service oriented to both internal and external customers, treating patients, customers and colleagues with dignity and respect, providing timely response to requests, tasks, and inquiries, demonstrating good service turnaround, good communication skills, tactful communication, conflict resolution skills, and adherence to FCHC’s dress code policies. Employees must show commitment to position and team performance, consideration and acceptance of cultural differences, and participate in training and professional development. Safety is also paramount, including adhering to and promoting a culture of safety and cleanliness, adhering to HIPPA/Confidentiality standards, and respectful and safe use of Health Center Equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy required.
Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Missouri and in good standing required.
Must be in good standing with both Medicaid and Medicare.
Must be trustworthy, possess excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
As required by Missouri Board of Pharmacy.
Annual training on Medicare Fraud, Waste and Abuse.
Respect for and maintenance of client and staff confidentiality is required.

Responsibilities

In the absence of the Chief Pharmacy Officer, assumes overall responsibility for the operation of the Pharmacy, including the supervision of compounding, dispensing, and record keeping of all medications by pharmacists, technicians, and students.
Assists the Chief Pharmacy Officer in maintaining appropriate drug inventories.
Maintains accurate records of drugs for both internal and external control.
Responsible for the security of pharmaceuticals.
Directly involved in drug dispensing and patient counseling, including the establishment, development, and implementation system programs and standards of practice directed at producing an efficient and effective drug distribution system to ensure quality patient care.
Responsible for correctness and completeness of all medications dispensed under his/her supervision.
Assists the Chief Pharmacy Officer in training all Pharmacy staff.
Orders drugs and supplies; responsible for all administrative functions, including orders of control medications, as well as non-control medications. Maintains necessary records in accordance with state and federal laws.
Assures perpetual inventory system is updated and accurate.
Maintains accurate billing of medications and devices.
Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.
Participates in Health Center staff problem solving groups.
Attends and participates in department meetings, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.