Staff Pharmacist

General Purpose

A Pharmacist ensures efficient and accurate dispensing of medications, counsels patients on medication therapy, supervises pharmacy technicians and oversees all areas of pharmacy services and operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates prescriptions for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness for patients age, weight, diagnosis and treatment.
• Advises prescribers and patients on drug therapy management, including formulary alternatives, drug interactions, side effects, indications and usage.
• Responsible for the ordering, storage and handling of pharmaceuticals. Maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies following department budget.
• Follows policy and procedure for detecting and reporting pharmaceutical errors and incidents. Assists in developing policy and procedure for prevention of future errors.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians in entering prescription and patient demographic information, filling prescriptions and filling clinic and vaccine orders.
• Supervises disposal of outdated drugs and returns expired vaccines to manufacturer for credit.
• Supervises and manages payment transactions and follows cash handling policies and procedures.
• Collect data and prepares reports for the Pharmacy Manager as needed.
• Complies with all federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing pharmacists and pharmacy practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned

STRIDE Values

• Community: All are welcome at STRIDE - our patients are the center of our work.
• Trust: Our patients feel safe, empowered, and supported.
• Value: We respond to patients' needs by providing effective, affordable care.
• Compassion: We treat patients with kindness, empathy, and dignity.

Education and Experience

• Required: BS degree from accredited school of pharmacy.
• Required: Colorado Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Required: Active BLS certification

Skills and Expertise

• Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.
• Ability to work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to demonstrate the capability to effectively and sensitively respond to the needs and concerns of the full range of STRIDE's diverse patient population.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to diffuse upset patients.
• Ability to identify barriers to performance of others and provide coaching, training or other assistance to remove those barriers.
• Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee and business information.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions quickly.

Required Tools of the Job

• Microsoft suite and various audio/video platforms
• Internal and external IT ticketing systems
• EPIC health information records system

Working Environment and Physical Activities

• Office environment within a clinical Pharmacy setting.
• Enters data into computer programs via computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Moves about the Pharmacy environment and occasionally to other locations.
• Moves/transports objects up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Communicate information to others.
• Discerns/analyzes information from others to assist in decision making

At STRIDE Community Health Center

• We value a strong and collaborative work environment.
• We implement a 90-day probationary period for all new employees.
• We offer a competitive annual salary of $116,000-138,000, depending on experience.
• We conduct a background check, including criminal history, education, licensure and certification status, as part of the new hire process.
• We comply with the American with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodation as needed.
• We have a Health and Safety commitment: All new hires are required to provide proof of an annual flu shot or provide an exemption. In addition, Tuberculous screening and testing are required.

Work Schedule

• Schedules, hours, and locations will vary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health Savings account (HSA) and Flexible Spending accounts, including dependent care options.
• 401(K) with matching for eligible employees
• No nights, no weekend and no major holidays
• NHSC loan repayment assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing medical education assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs on top local attractions
• Competitive wages

Why STRIDE

• We are committed to making employment decisions based on job requirements and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
• We comply with the American with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodation as needed.
• We have a Health and Safety commitment: All new hires are required to provide proof of an annual flu shot or provide an exemption. In addition, Tuberculous screening and testing are required.