OTP Pharmacist (PRN)

About the Role

BAART Program is looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented pharmacist to provide pharmacy services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other medical staff by interpreting and evaluating the validity and safety of orders and prescriptions. An ideal pharmacist candidate integrates core pharmacy knowledge with dispensing and order review activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that drugs are handled in the facility in a manner that protects the safety and welfare of the patient.
• Set the policies and procedures in the facility as related to all facets of drug handling and distribution; review and update these annually. The manual shall include policies and procedures for:
  • Receipt, storage, and recordkeeping of prescription drugs.
  • Maintenance of patient profiles.
  • Administration and accountability of all prescription drugs.
  • Removal and destruction of unwanted, unused, outdated, or recalled drugs.
  • Accountability and security of controlled substances.
• Ensure the maximum level of safety and efficacy in the provision of pharmaceutical services.
• Avoid any transaction that involves fee division, rebates, or kickbacks, or that may result in financial exploitation of patients or their families.
• Document all visits and activities, including irregularities.
• Provide training and instruction to facility staff responsible for the receipt and administration of medication, adverse reactions, special diets, or any other information relative to drug therapy.
• Handle stressful situations and interact effectively with others.
• Maintain a patient profile on each individual.
• Visit the facility as needed and be available for emergencies.
• Dispense take-home medication to eligible patients.
• Maintain methadone inventories (place and receive methadone orders).
• Conduct biennial inventory.
• Participate in any regulatory agency survey or audit.
• Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.
• Currently licensed as a Pharmacist in the assigned state.
• 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 methadone overdose and take appropriate action per program protocol.
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills.
• Knowledge of:
  • Local community drug trends.
  • The effects of drugs of abuse on the body and cognitive functioning.
  • 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 a 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 the Code of Pharmacy Regulations in the assigned state.
• Ability to supervise personnel.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

About Us

BAART, 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.