Pharmacist ( Part time)

Job Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for the oversight of on-site staff (without management responsibilities) as well as the pharmacy’s permit application and subsequent renewals. The Pharmacist assumes full legal responsibility for the entire operation of the MCHC pharmacy in a manner that legally complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of the Pharmacy staff in transferring prescriptions, handling incoming physician calls, logging data into the computer, and conducting drug utilization review.
• Takes responsibility for accurate dispensing of products from the Pharmacy.
• Ensures that the highest quality of health care is provided to each individual visiting the pharmacy.
• Ensures operational compliance with the 340b program.
• Ensures registration and licensure with State, Federal, and other regulatory bodies and third-party payers.
• Oversees and administers all CQI procedures within the pharmacy in dispensing pharmaceutical products.
• Works on rotation with the other Pharmacist to staff the Saturday clinic and is responsible to be in the pharmacy at all times when the pharmacy is open.
• Collaborates closely with the Pharmacy Supervisor to ensure any changes to policies and procedures, as well as all QI/QA updates and laws and regulations are being followed by everyone working in the pharmacy.
• Acts as liaison with the MCHC medical providers and support staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education or Formal Training (Licenses/Certifications)

• RPH or Pharm D
• Active Utah Certification
• Current CPR certification required, along with any required maintenance
• Current personal immunization records, along with any required maintenance
• Must be available to work between 15–20 hours per week

Experience

• Exemplary verbal communication and customer service skills
• Technical knowledge and computer skills (data entry, as well as good typing and 10-key skills) with strong quantitative abilities
• Experience with dispensing software
• Experience with employee management and workflow management

Language

• Bilingual: English/Spanish, a plus

Additional Requirements

• Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all MCHC records, PII, and PHI (created, received, maintained, or transmitted)
• Must have reliable transportation
• Eligible to bill Medicaid and Medicare
• Minimal travel as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to display a professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to follow all MCHC policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, actively participate and attend employee meetings and complete required training programs in a timely manner
• Ability to promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of MCHC
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with team members to ensure superior results and team success
• Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think and act independently to find solutions
• Is task and deadline oriented
• Ability to take on ownership of assignments and communicate status, issues, etc., and follow-through to completion

Working Environment and Physical Activities

This job is performed in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses equipment related to their specialty (radiography equipment, computers, etc.), as well as standard office equipment such as phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.