Job Title: Pharmacist

Pay: $60 an hr | Bi-weekly

Job Type:

• Onsite in Fort Worth, TX

Shift Options:

• M-F 10-7 CST on site

Pharmacist Overview:

• Provides professional nursing care in student health services and/or state-operated facilities, including correctional and institutional settings. Responsible for direct patient care, emergency response, medication administration, and coordination of healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of the Clinical Pharmacist is to provide oversight and safety for all daily operations of the assigned patient care team, including management of assigned pharmacy staff, clinical support to patients, and ensuring that all prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with state, federal and board of pharmacy laws.
  
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  
  Clinical
  
  Conducts a comprehensive clinical review of pharmacotherapy for each patient including drug utilization, counseling, compliance, drug interaction screening, side effect profiling and drug administration support to ensure the patient’s treatment plan is in line with evidence-based recommendations
  Documents results of pharmacotherapy review in patient chart so that the nursing team performing follow-up assessments are aware and educated
  Counsels patients on new drug therapy in accordance with clinical management models so that patients are educated on the specifics of their planned treatment
  Completes REMS training and follows program SOPs accordingly
  Coordinates patient care with the referring clinician, including but not limited to, social, psychological and physical needs that warrant customized services by Biologics, Inc. (i.e. pre-filled syringes, color coded labeling for medication identification, etc.) and documenting these services in their progress note so that the fulfillment and distribution teams are aware of additional materials to add
  Serves as a Liaison between patients, caregivers, home health agency nurses, hospice nurses, and the prescribing physician/clinician for orders related to the services provided by Biologics, Inc. to ensure all stakeholders receive outrageous customer service
  Provides subcutaneous teaching support for patients and caregivers. If necessary, coordinates adequate nursing services with the prescribing clinician
  Provides on-call coverage at direction of Pharmacist-in-Charge so that patient’s needs are met outside of operational hours
  Processes prescriptions accurately and timely so that subsequent groups
  Verifies the discontinuation of service for each patient by assigning the appropriate therapy outcome and deactivates the patient’s chart, prescriptions and software profile as appropriate so that the Patient Support group is informed to discontinue future refills.
  Implements clinical management models for products and disease states
  Primary intake for all new team referrals initiated by telephone
  Committed to “outrageous customer service” as defined by Biologics’ internal policies
  Understands the importance of relationship building with patients and clinicians and works to foster such relationships
  Operations
  
  Strict adherence to company policy as it relates to all government funded payers, specifically Medicaid and Medicare
  Dispenses all medication pursuant to a physician’s order and in accordance with all state, federal and board of pharmacy laws
  Compliant with all company policies specifically as they relate to pharmacy operations
  Adheres to the federal and state laws with regard to the purchase and dispensing of controlled substances
  Verifies accuracy of prescription order entry so that errors or discrepancies are corrected early in the workflow, making the process more efficient for other groups
  Verifies accuracy and quality assurance check of final prescription product dispensed
  Assists pharmacy technicians in adjudication of pharmacy claims to ensure accurate payment is communicated and collected
  Monitors hazardous waste material management within the pharmacy
  Understands and supervises the aseptic technique of pharmacy personnel
  Oversees pharmacy technicians
  Utilizes patient education materials effectively
  Perform intake of and ensure appropriate reporting of adverse events and product quality complaints as applicable and in accordance with regulatory and contractual obligations.
  Professional
  
  Meets or exceeds current CE requirements pursuant to Board of Pharmacy Laws
  Supports professional development goals of staff within the assigned patient care team
  Maintains an attitude of constant learning and ensures self-education within the pharmacy arena
  Attends conferences with Peers and reports topics discussed at staff meetings

Pharmacist Qualifications:

• 3-5 years or more post-graduate experience in pharmacy operations, clinical oversight, and patient care
  Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
  BCOP certified or willing to become BCOP certified when eligible
  Current and unrestricted license in good standing
  Licensed in the state of North Carolina or Texas to practice pharmacy, license in good standing
  Meets or exceeds current CE requirements pursuant to Board of Pharmacy Laws
  Ability to apply for additional state licensures as needed
  Excellent oral and written communication skills
  Working knowledge of computers and excellent word processing skills
  Working knowledge of sterile technique and other quality control issues

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of professional nursing practices and applicable state and federal regulations
• Skill in using standard medical equipment
• Ability to document accurately, manage multiple priorities, and respond effectively in emergency situations

Pharmacist Benefits:

• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance.
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please apply OR submit your resume to:

Saw Hlaing | shlaing@alinestaffing.com | 412-790-5425