Pharmacist - Strategic Resources, Inc.

Job Summary:

Strategic Resources, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Pharmacist to join our team in providing comprehensive medical support services to the Mobilization Force Generation Installation (MFGI) at the Soldier Readiness Processing Center at Ft. Bliss, TX. As a Pharmacist, you will be responsible for managing all pharmaceutical activities, including the purchase, inventory, control, and record keeping of all Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substances stored in the pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage all pharmaceutical activities, including purchasing, inventory, control, and record keeping of DEA controlled substances.
Secure and maintain a current facility DEA Registration Number and maintain necessary legal records on controlled substance items.
Provide direct care to patients within the scope of practice and perform functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing, and granted privileges.
Respond to and coordinate response to medical emergencies.
Read individual prescriptions and determine the name of the drug, strength, and dosage of drugs to be dispensed.
Adjust prescription instructions and drug quantities to correspond to strengths and dosage forms stocked at the medical clinic.
Correlate instructions on the prescription with pharmacy policy limitations and notes such on the prescription.
Type accurate and concise labels that precisely convey provider's instructions to the patients.
Fill prescriptions by obtaining the correct drug stock, counting the correct amount of medication, placing the medication in smaller containers, and affixing the prescription label and all appropriate auxiliary labels.
Counsel patients on the appropriate use of medication(s), utilizing the patient's native language if possible, or medication information handouts in the patient's native language if available.
Screen all prescriptions upon receipt concerning availability of drug & dosage prescribed.
Discuss therapeutic options with the provider suggesting drugs listed in the program formulary where possible.
Assist the provider in filling out a non-formulary request form and obtaining approval where necessary.
Answer routine inquiries from doctors, nurses, & other staff on the availability of specific items, e.g., drugs in stock, new drugs on order, & dosage forms available in the pharmacy.
Answer questions concerning drug reactions, drug interactions, new drugs, etc.
Package bulk drugs (liquids, tablets, capsules, ointments & creams, etc.) into specific quantities and various sized containers.
Operate tablet and capsule counting machines and labeling machines for the purpose of repackaging drugs.
Record all prepacking information including lot number, expiration date, manufacturer, current date, and initials.
Fill all requisitioned items from other areas of the clinic.
Prepare bulk compounds and packages a variety of simple solutions & products, most of which are for external application, such as mouthwashes & disinfecting agents, etc.
Place orders for supplies from appropriate sources and track supply usage to minimize out of stock items or excess inventories.
Assist nursing department in locating sources for hard-to-find items and place orders for nursing supplies based on levels established by that department.
Research supply vendors to find most economical sources for each item (within procurement guidelines).
Receive pharmaceutical supplies & checks receipts against requisitions. Checks for shortage, breakage, deterioration & expiration dates. Discrepancies found are reported to the supplier.
Inspect stock to determine frequency of re-ordering drug items, maintenance of current pricing & proper stock rotation. Withdraws outdated drugs, determines proper disposition (destruction or credit returns) & prepares necessary paperwork to initiate proper action.
Maintain general orderliness, cleanliness & maintenance of pharmacy equipment.
Participate in monthly & annual inventory of pharmacy service as required.
Daily checks the medicine cabinet & all areas of the clinic where night pharmacy service is available.
Responsible for refilling any missing pharmacy drug or supply item used during the night.
Inspect & logs the temperature of all clinic areas where any types of pharmaceuticals are stored.
Gather all pharmacy statistical information required to collaborate a complete monthly report and routes that report through the HSA and pharmacy leadership monthly.
Inventory all controlled substances and inspects all clinic areas where pharmaceuticals are stored monthly.
Supervise work performed by Pharmacy Technician(s). Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
Maintain functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.
Complete and pass all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and annually.
Complete all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required/assigned.
Maintain patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.
Adhere to, and maintain awareness of, MFGI Policies, Procedures, Directives, Operational Memoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed by MFGI.
Adhere to, and participate in, MFGI's Safety, Prevention, Infection and Control, Quality Improvement, Patient Education and other programs and collateral duties as appropriate to position.
Attend and participate in general/medical staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.).
Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).
Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists or American College of Clinical Pharmacy or documentation of appropriate education, training, and/or CME in the practice of clinical pharmacy.
Possess a minimum of one year post graduate experience as a clinical Pharmacist within the last three years.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a pharmacist in any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Possess a current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration certificate and a National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. The American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers is the only program accepted.
BLS recertification shall be maintained in a current status at all times while the CP provides services via this contract.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Secret

Equal Employment Opportunity:

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
SRI does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").
This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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