Pharmacist

About the Role

This is a full-time position supporting the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit’s Northern Cheyenne Health Center in Lame Deer, MT.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts with 30-minute lunch
• Shift options: 0700-1530 or 0830-1700

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.
• Collaborate with the pharmacy team and providers to ensure timely and accurate pharmaceutical services.
• Answer provider questions regarding drug therapy and clarify orders to ensure proper medication, dose, and dosage form.
• Recognize life-threatening emergencies, initiate and maintain resuscitation measures, and handle adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• 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, adhering to 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

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an Accredited Pharmacy School Program.
• 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.
• Zero (0) to one (1) year of experience as a registered Pharmacist.
• Current certification in BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Valid state driver’s license from any of the 50 United States or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Benefits

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