Pharmacist, PRN

Retail Pharmacy

• Perform prospective drug utilization reviews to assess potential drug interactions, drug allergies, therapeutic duplications, correct drug and appropriate dose, patient compliance, etc.
• Provide direct supervision of the preparation and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) by the pharmacy technicians and/or pharmacy interns and students.
• Understand and maintain the integrity of the retail pharmacy’s various programs, including 340B, ADAP, and retail medications.
• Offer counseling/patient education on all new medications/DME supplies and as needed on refilled medications.
• Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, adherence and proper medication storage.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
• Offer health promotion or prevention activities, such as training people to use blood pressure devices or diabetes monitors.
• Create telephone encounters, look up pertinent information and scan documents into the clinic electronic health record as needed.
• Document medication-related information accurately and appropriately in the clinic electronic health record.
• Utilize approved standing orders and collaborative practice agreements.
• Oversee operation of cash registers, credit card processing and pharmacy point-of-sale system to accurately check out patients.
• Maintain accurate prescription records according to state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable policies, procedures, pharmacy laws and regulations, and accreditation/licensure requirements.
• Ensure the security of the pharmacy and safe/appropriate storage of medications/DME, including refrigerated medications.
• Support orientation and training as well as continuous learning for pharmacy technicians, to ensure effective and efficient pharmacy operation.
• Identify areas for improvement and participate with Pharmacy Manager to develop and implement solutions.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of RiverStone Health’s mission and goals.

Education And Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from accredited School of Pharmacy required; PharmD preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a retail pharmacy.
• Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current and active license as a pharmacist in the State of Montana; Basic Life Support certification.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacotherapy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of standards for pharmacists.
• Ability to use or quickly learn various computer software programs.
• Develop a base understanding of the retail pharmacy’s various patient assistance programs in order to efficiently help patients with access issues.
• A high degree of detail-oriented level of skill.
• Knowledge and understanding of protected sensitive patient health information (HIPAA) and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills to ensure efficiencies and quality customer service.

Customer Service Excellence

• Doing things right the first time.
• Making people feel welcome.
• Showing respect for each customer.
• Anticipating customer needs and concerns.
• Keeping customers informed.
• Helping and going the extra mile.
• Responding quickly.
• Protecting privacy and confidentiality.
• Demonstrating proper telephone etiquette.
• Taking responsibility for handling complaints.
• Taking ownership of your attitude toward Service Excellence.

Supervision

None

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Work is mainly performed in a clinic setting.
• Standing, bending, sitting, lifting required.
• Create and maintain a safe/secure working environment by adhering to safety, security, and health requirements.
• Integrates injury, illness, and loss prevention into job activities by attending any necessary training and implementing best practices.

Freedom To Act & Decision Making

Work is structured by public health regulations and established medical practices.

Communications & Networking

• Daily written and verbal communication with patients, patient family members, co-workers and providers.
• Works directly with other team members to provide quality customer service for patients and customers.

Budget & Resource Management

None