Pharmacist- Outpatient OTP

Acadia Healthcare; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Pharmacist to join their outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. This role offers up to 19 hours weekly, providing a great work/life balance while ensuring safe and effective medication dispensing to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. With a focus on patient care, you'll fill prescriptions, counsel patients, and collaborate with healthcare practitioners. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a semi-annual bonus program and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness

Early morning hours for work/life balance

Growth opportunities in the industry

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an accredited college or university required.
• Prefer previous experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment.

Responsibilities

• Fills prescriptions and verifies instructions from physicians.
• Instructs patients on medication usage and potential side effects.
• Completes insurance forms and works with insurance companies.

Skills

Pharmacy Expertise

Patient Counseling

Medication Management

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Education

Doctorate in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking: Pharmacist

PRN Hours: Up to 19 hours weekly, available as needed for all GA clinics

Our Benefits:

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunityfor growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Woodstock Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in Woodstock GA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our nursing team provides compassionate, high quality safe and efficient medication dispensing to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Pharmacist:

The Pharmacist is responsible for the accountability of prescription medications to patients and maintenance of accurate records; provides expertise in the safe use of prescription medications in an outpatient clinic setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Fills prescriptions, verifies instructions from physicians on the proper amounts of medication to give to patients;
• Checks whether prescriptions will interact negatively with other drugs that a patient is taking or any medical conditions the patient has;
• Instructs patients on how and when to take a prescribed medicine and informs them about potential side effects they may experience from taking the medicine;
• Advises patients about general health topics, such as diet, exercise, managing stress, and on other issues, such as what equipment or supplies would be best to treat a health problem;
• Teaches other healthcare practitioners about proper medication therapies for patients;
• Completes insurance forms and work with insurance companies to ensure that patients get the medicines they need;
• May oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and/or pharmacists in training (interns)
• Keeps required federal, state, local or corporate records, and does other administrative tasks necessary for the professional practice of pharmacy in a clinic; and,
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Fills prescriptions, verifies instructions from physicians on the proper amounts of medication to give to patients;
• Checks whether prescriptions will interact negatively with other drugs that a patient is taking or any medical conditions the patient has;
• Instructs patients on how and when to take a prescribed medicine and informs them about potential side effects they may experience from taking the medicine;
• Advises patients about general health topics, such as diet, exercise, managing stress, and on other issues, such as what equipment or supplies would be best to treat a health problem;
• Teaches other healthcare practitioners about proper medication therapies for patients;
• Completes insurance forms and work with insurance companies to ensure that patients get the medicines they need;
• May oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and/or pharmacists in training (interns)
• Keeps required federal, state, local or corporate records, and does other administrative tasks necessary for the professional practice of pharmacy in a clinic; and,
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Your Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an accredited college or university required
• Prefer previous experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment.
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have a current Pharmacist License in the state of GA.

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