Pharmacist - PRN (As Needed)

Job Description

Job Description

The Family Health Center is looking for an experienced Pharmacist to fill in as needed (PRN) to start immediately.

MISSION : To provide clinical excellence with outstanding patient experience while ensuring that all members of the community have access to quality, comprehensive, patient-centered health care.

We Serve. We Grow. We Achieve.

COMPANY INFORMATION :

As a federally qualified health center (FQHC) we serve all people with quality healthcare, dignity, and respect. We envision a seamless health care delivery system that is proactively responsible for the medical, dental and psychosocial needs of underserved individuals, children and families residing in Kalamazoo County.

We advocate for the rights of all people to experience comprehensive healthcare that is delivered through a collaborative community network focused on quality standards of care. Our aim is to decrease health care disparities by increasing access to care through culturally sensitive medical attention, education and outreach. We work to reflect this simple motto : "Together, we are improving quality of life by providing excellent health care to all people in an environment of dignity & respect."

POSITION SUMMARY :

Provides pharmaceutical services to the patients of Family Health Center and the community utilizing the highest level of professional ethics and standards. Full-Time, Part-Time, and as needed positions available.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Accepts, validates, interprets and processes prescription orders.
• Initiates and completes calls with physicians regarding appropriate drug therapy.
• Conducts Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and provides necessary clinical interventions.
• Provides physician education and information / counseling ; reconciles drug therapy management issues.
• Responsible for Formulary Management – including Therapeutic Interchange or Substitution, and Coverage Review Programs (e.g. Prior Authorization).
• Ensures quality controls for pharmacy practice by following Standard Operating Procedures and all legal requirements set by the DEA and state pharmacy board.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Consideration will be made for a recent college graduate who has performed Internship or Residency.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Family Health Center has the right to modify the duties and functions of the job description based on the needs of the organization.