Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The PHARMACIST, under general supervision, provides pharmacy services to patients and medical practitioners. Fills prescriptions, dispenses medicines, counsels patients and medical practitioners regarding the nature and use of drugs, and trains and/or supervises pharmacy interns. Prepares and maintains all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges, and inventory. Services are limited to those in compliance with the facility policies/procedures.
ABOUT US
For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!
We offer the following benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Plan
- Flexible Schedules
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Identity theft insurance
EDUCATION
Completion of accredited university pharmacy program and successful passing of competency exams meeting state regulations.
LICENSURE
Current and unrestricted license to practice as a pharmacist in the state of practice; NAPB examination.
EXPERIENCE
two years of current experience as a Pharmacist in a clinical setting.
CREDENTIALS
Current CPR at least; and other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
- Complies with client facility policies/procedures.
- Documents accurately and completely services provided.
- Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
- Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
- Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
- Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
- Complies with accepted ethical and professional standards of conduct.
- Possesses knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
- Prepares and/or oversees the preparation and dispensing of prescription medications to patients or medical practitioners; makes decisions regarding generic substitution of prescribed pharmaceuticals.
- Counsels patients and/or medical practitioners on drug indications/contraindications, dosage, drug interactions, and side effects; provides other drug and pharmaceutical information as appropriate.
- Oversees the acquisition and disbursement of drugs and medications to various offices, clinics, and other sites.
- Provides guidance and training to pharmacy interns during course of work and monitors performance.
- Establishes and maintains methods and manner of storage and record keeping systems to provide for safekeeping of pharmaceuticals.
- Takes patient histories as required; makes initial clinical assessments and refers patients to appropriate clinicians.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE
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Full time, Local area, Flexible hours,