Pharmacy Services Specialist

Recovery Services of New Mexico is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented pharmacist to provide pharmacy services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other medical staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of pharmacy principles and be able to interpret and evaluate the validity and safety of orders and prescriptions.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safe handling of drugs in the facility to protect patient safety and welfare.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for drug handling and distribution, including receipt, storage, recordkeeping, and accountability of prescription drugs.
• Provide maximum safety and efficacy in the provision of pharmaceutical services.
• Prevent financial exploitation of patients or their families in connection with the provision of drugs, medication, supplies, or pharmaceuticals.
• Document all visits and activities, including irregularities.
• Train personnel on receipt, administration of medication to patients, adverse reactions, special diets, or any other information relative to drug therapy.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others.
• Maintain patient profiles on each individual.
• Visit the facility as needed and be available for emergencies.
• Dispense take-home medication to eligible patients.
• Maintain methadone inventories and conduct biennial inventory.
• Participate in regulatory agency surveys or audits.
• Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
• Currently licensed as a Pharmacist in New Mexico.
• Must have or obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Understanding of HIPAA, Federal, State, and CARF standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of medications that interfere with the effectiveness of methadone.
• Ability to recognize overdose of methadone and take appropriate action per program protocol.
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills required.
• Knowledge of local community drug trends, the effects on the body and cognitive functioning of drugs of abuse, signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose, psychosocial implications of addictive disease, the process of addiction and treatment, social service, economic, legal, and medical systems, HIV transmission-health, behavioral, and emotional implications of addiction.
• Ability to work effectively within medical hierarchy, assist in complex problem solving with clients, and work autonomously.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and exhibit excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Code of Pharmacy Regulations in the State where assigned.
• Ability to supervise personnel.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

COVID-19 Considerations:
Everyone will be asked to comply with the most recent COVID guidelines from CDC, State, County, and City.

What We Offer:
Recovery Services of New Mexico, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life. Recovery Services of New Mexico is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability, or veterans' status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.

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