Pharmacist - Per Diem

DescriptionPosition SummaryLowell Community Health Center is opening a new pharmacy and seeking motivated pharmacists to support our values and mission, while providing a positive work environment to support professional growth and development. As a pharmacist at Lowell Community Health Center, you are a member of the healthcare team. Our pharmacists are responsible for promoting patients' understanding of their medication and provide supervision to ensure accurate dispensing at our onsite pharmacy.Essential Responsibilities and DutiesProvide timely care through our onsite pharmacyProcess incoming new prescription, refills and transfersEnsure accuracy, safety and efficacy of dispensed prescriptions through drug utilization review, interpretation of provider's order and prescription verification.Contribute to providing timely, quality care through collaborating and assisting team in tasks as needed, including answering phones, counting prescriptions, ringing out prescription orders and any other functions required to provide quality care and serviceOrganize and direct pharmacy workflow to provide exceptional careAct as Pharmacist in Charge, supervise pharmacy staff engaged in prescription preparation and labeling; verify order entries and changesMaintains safe and clean working environment by complying and enforcing procedures and policiesInitiates prior authorization requests and assist to resolve medication billing problemsCommunicates with providers for prescription clarification and to make recommendationsPatient Counseling and Understanding of their MedicationProvide medication counseling to the patient to ensure accurate understanding of treatment, duration, instructions for use and common adverse side effectsEnsure medication safety through educating patients on proper storage and disposalRecommend and administer vaccinesIdentify patients with barriers to medication adherence and assist them with getting additional help to reduce those barriersCollaborate with Staff to Improve health OutcomesUtilize professional judgement to review medication interactions, contraindications and other precautions, then make appropriate recommendations to increase quality of medication treatmentExhibit corresponding responsibility in regard to controlled substance prescriptionsProviding pharmacological information by answering questions and requests from other health care professionalsServe as Mentor in the Professional Development of Pharmacy Staff and InternsInstruct, supervise and educate staff and interns in a manner that will benefit their learningParticipate in training of staff and reinforce policy and procedureOperate in Compliance with all Governing BodiesWork within regulations, policies and procedures to maintain compliance within pharmacy operations, 340B program, security and medication disposalComplies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, HRSA, and 340B Program guidelinesComplies with all Lowell CHC organizational policiesCompetencies To perform the job successfully, the following competencies must be demonstrated:Attendance and Punctuality - The Per Diem Pharmacist shall be at work on time and prepared to work. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on timeLowell CHC Culture - Treats people with respect; inspires trust in others; works with integrity and principles; upholds and supports organizational values and goals; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to teamwork and supporting the pharmacy team when necessary to reach goals; keeps commitments; asks for and offers help when needed.Communications - Speaks clearly and professionally in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; writes clearly and informatively; keeps others adequately informed; uses appropriate communication methods.Customer Service - Following the health center's mission, the Per Diem Pharmacist shall provide caring, quality and culturally competent health services to all customers. This may include responding promptly to customer/patient need; responding to requests for service and assistance; solicit customer feedback to improve service; managing difficult or emotional encounters or asking for assistance to mediate.Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibit the ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current industry developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; maintains confidentiality per policy and regulation; fluent in job related software and systems (Pioneer, EPIC, Microsoft Office applications, wholesaler and reverse distributor systems); uses resources effectively; pursues training and development opportunities; keeps technical skills up to date; completes all organizational trainings; basic understanding of the 340B program and 340B guidelines.Problem Solving - Identifies and solves problems in a timely manner; Analyzes information carefully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problems solving situations; uses reason when dealing with emotional topics; adapts to change in work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situationPlanning and Organizing - Prioritizes work activity; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources if needed; sets goals and objectives; organizes and schedules staff and their tasks.Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure qualitySafety and Security - Observes security and safety procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properlyTeamwork - Open to others views; gives and welcomes feedback; establishes and maintains effective relations; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; actively works to resolve conflictsQualifications - in order to perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete all essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.Education and Experience - Pharmacy degree from accredited college of pharmacy; annual completion of required continuing education creditsCertificates, Licenses, Registrations - State pharmacist license in good standing, current CPR certificate, certificate to administer vaccinesPhysical Demands - The physical demands described here must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employees are required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee may need to stoop, kneel or crouch. Lifting or moving objects up to 25 pounds or more may occasionally occur. The ability to adjust vision and focus is required.Work Environment - The work environment is fast paced. Noise level is usually moderate. Accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to loud noises.