Staff Pharmacist

Central Health•Austin, TX

About The Position

In collaboration with patients, their families as defined by the patient, and staff across all disciplines and departments, the Staff Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care services. The role is responsible for safe and accurate dispensing, reviewing patient drug regimens, counseling patients about prescriptions as required, maintaining required records, and communicating with patients, providers, and clinical staff. The pharmacist must ensure that patient care and related administrative duties comply with regulatory and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission requirements and CommUnityCare procedures and policies. The position also involves building respectful, collaborative relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and other members of the care team, and representing CommUnityCare professionally. The employee must follow company policies and organizational values, complete mandatory training, and maintain appropriate credentials and licensure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Two years of community pharmacy experience; experience as a technician or intern may count toward this requirement.
Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Current Health Care Provider CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, maintained during employment.
High degree of knowledge of drug therapy and dispensing medications.
Basic computer systems knowledge, including Microsoft Office products.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High level of skill in building relationships and providing excellent customer service.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Five years of pharmacy experience in a community clinic setting.
Medication Therapy Management experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure prescriptions are dispensed safely and accurately as prescribed.
Conduct patient drug regimen reviews.
Provide patient prescription counseling services as required.
Prepare and maintain required records.
Communicate with patients, providers, and other clinical staff as needed.
Ensure patient care tasks, administrative processes, and related duties comply with regulatory and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships and partnerships with coworkers.
Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships.
Collaborate with all members of the care team to provide patient-centered care.
Represent CommUnityCare professionally through actions, job performance, personal conduct, and communications.
Uphold and comply with company policies and procedures and the organization's mission and values.
Complete mandatory training and maintain appropriate credentials and licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned.