Pharmacist (PRN)

3 weeks ago


Ridgeland, United States Marathon Health Full time

Overview

PRN Pharmacist

It's time to practice healthcare the way you always wanted to

Marathon Health is seeking a PRN Pharmacist who has knowledge and experience in receiving and filling prescriptions, and communicating with medical professionals and patients regarding their medications to support Southern Farm Bureau from its on-site employer-sponsored health and wellness center in Ridgeland, MS.

Role highlights include:

Regular 8 hour per week position: Mon-Thurs 12pm-2pm Intentional focus on preventive care and better outcomes for patients and their families Freedom from the fee-for-service approach to care and insurance billing constraint

At Marathon Health, you’re not just an employee ― you’re an ambassador for better healthcare. If you’re a Pharmacist who wants to work in a setting that puts the patient-provider relationship first, we can’t wait to talk with you

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Responsibilities

Receives, compounds, and fills prescriptions and dispenses pharmaceuticals and other drug therapies. Consults with patients and/or medical practitioners on how to take and administer medications, drug indications/contraindications, dosage for safe patient use, drug interactions, potential side effects, and how to store medicines to maintain efficacy. Ensures safety by reviewing prescriptions for interactions with other drugs prescribed to patient, patient allergies, and abilities to take some types of medications. Advises patients on over-the-counter medications to
supplement other drug treatments. Provides other drug and pharmaceutical information as appropriate. Give allergy shots and immunizations such as vaccines, flu shots, pneumonia shots, etc. Establishes and maintains methods and manner of storage and recordkeeping systems to provide for security and safekeeping of pharmaceuticals. May take patient's histories as required. May make initial clinical assessments and refers patients to appropriate clinicians. Process insurance claims and complete paperwork to ensure payment from insurance providers. Ensure proper archiving and records retention of documents for audit or investigation. Performs routine quality control testing of equipment, environment and record keeping as required by federal, state and local regulations. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. Frequently clean and sterilize surfaces and equipment in the pharmacy. Daily review drug stock, has clear and accurate labels, and monitor appropriate levels of inventory. Ensure medications are ordered and follow-up on shipments to maintain stock levels. Manage the Pharmacy and undertake administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, bookkeeping, signage, contacting facilities or medical equipment technicians as needed. Comply with all confidentiality, safety and security measures, and quality standards. Must continue learning and seek pharmaceutical updates to maintain the highest standard of quality and patient care. Must maintain license and pharmacist status.

Qualifications

Doctor of Pharmacy degree Licensure for the state of work. 2+ years of experience working in a pharmacy. Strong technical expertise using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. Exceptional customer service skills and ability to promote teamwork and build effective
relationships. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Detail-oriented and ability to manage the competing priorities of coordinating multiple events with different deadlines. Flexibility to operate in a constantly evolving and fast paced environment. A proven record of successfully working with stakeholders/clients, guests, and vendors. Strong written and oral communications skills Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. High level of critical thinking, and creative and effective problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain confidential documents and communication, and use judgment and
discretion