Pharmacist

About the role

This is a full-time position supporting the Fort Peck Service Unit in Wolf Point, MT. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Open to W2, 1099, or travel engagement.

Responsibilities

• Screen patient charts to ensure medication orders align with chart notes, lab work, vitals, allergies, etc.
• Process new medication orders and fill prescription orders when needed.
• Check filled prescription orders for accuracy.
• Educate patients on medication therapy and provide patient education.
• Work collaboratively with the pharmacy team and providers to ensure timely and accurate pharmaceutical services.
• Answer provider questions regarding drug therapy and question providers when appropriate to ensure proper medication, dose, and dosage form.
• Recognize life-threatening emergencies, initiate and maintain resuscitation measures, and perform emergency procedures as needed.
• Identify adverse reactions to medications, treatments, and procedures, and initiate interventions as appropriate.
• Answer and screen telephone calls, take refill requests, and input outside prescriptions into the system.
• Perform controlled substance audits as directed.
• Assist with putting away orders as needed.
• Prepare I.V. admixtures and manage inpatient drug distribution based on patient care needs and Service Unit policies.
• Administer immunizations (certification required).
• Participate in training and competency activities, including annual safety and infection control and other mandatory training.
• Utilize the electronic health record for chart documentation after receiving training.
• Prepare and complete required documents in a timely manner in accordance with Service Unit Medical By-Laws and Clinic Policy.
• Complete chart notes on the day services are rendered, with rare exceptions.
• Ensure consistent performance of patient care processes according to The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation standards within IHS.
• Attend assigned meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One (1) to three (3) years of clinical pharmacy experience in ambulatory or inpatient care.
• Completion of a PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience preferred.
• Certification in immunization delivery or other clinical pharmacy services (e.g., diabetes, asthma).
• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an Accredited Pharmacy School Program (or grandfathered Bachelor's Degree).
• Current certification in BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Active, unrestricted, and disciplinary-action-free license as a Pharmacist in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.

Benefits

The company offers a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.