Allied Health - Pharmacist

Glendive Medical Center, Inc.; Glendive (MT); On-site; USD 114,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Glendive Medical Center in Glendive, MT is seeking an Allied Health Pharmacist for a travel assignment. The role runs for 13 weeks starting January 4, 2027, with 40 scheduled hours per week and 10-hour shifts, offering weekly compensation of $2,806.

As a pharmacist, you will dispense medications, counsel patients, review prescriptions, monitor safety, and collaborate with the healthcare team. Travel positions require licensure and strong patient communication.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
• Active state pharmacy license (or certification, depending on the state).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing Medications: Accurately and safely dispense prescribed medications to patients in accordance with physician orders and pharmacy regulations.
• Medication Counseling: Provide patients with information on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and drug interactions to ensure safe and effective use.
• Prescription Review: Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and legality.
• Patient Safety Monitoring: Monitor and track the effectiveness and safety of medications through patient feedback, laboratory data, and follow-up care.
• Drug Therapy Management: Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and adjust patient-specific drug therapies based on medical conditions and treatment goals.
• Inventory Management: Ensure that the pharmacy maintains proper inventory levels of medications, and is compliant with regulations for controlled substances.
• Compounding: Prepare and compound medications as required, following specific formulas and techniques.
• Patient Education: Provide educational materials and counseling to patients regarding lifestyle changes, health management, and medication adherence.
• Health Screenings: Conduct health screenings (e.g., for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes) when applicable.
• Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.

Skills

Attention to detail

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Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Job description

Details

Client Name: Glendive Medical Center

Job Type: Travel

Offering: Allied

Profession: Allied Health

Specialty: Pharmacist

Job ID: 38563709

Job Title: Allied Health - Pharmacist

Weekly Pay: $2806.0

Shift Details

Shift: 10 hour days

Scheduled Hours: 40

Job Order Details

Start Date: 01/04/2027

End Date: 04/05/2027

Duration: 13 Week(s)

Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacist

Pharmacists play a vital role in healthcare by ensuring that patients receive the appropriate medications, counseling on their use, and supporting overall healthcare management. As experts in medication management, pharmacists collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispensing Medications: Accurately and safely dispense prescribed medications to patients in accordance with physician orders and pharmacy regulations.
• Medication Counseling: Provide patients with information on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and drug interactions to ensure safe and effective use.
• Prescription Review: Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and legality.
• Patient Safety Monitoring: Monitor and track the effectiveness and safety of medications through patient feedback, laboratory data, and follow-up care.
• Drug Therapy Management: Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and adjust patient-specific drug therapies based on medical conditions and treatment goals.
• Inventory Management: Ensure that the pharmacy maintains proper inventory levels of medications, and is compliant with regulations for controlled substances.
• Compounding: Prepare and compound medications as required, following specific formulas and techniques.
• Patient Education: Provide educational materials and counseling to patients regarding lifestyle changes, health management, and medication adherence.
• Health Screenings: Conduct health screenings (e.g., for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes) when applicable.
• Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
• Active state pharmacy license (or certification, depending on the state).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, contraindications, and pharmacokinetics.
• Ability to provide patient education and counseling.

Licensure and Certification: Pharmacists are required to be licensed in all states in the U.S. The licensing requirements include:

Education: A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited school.

Examinations: Pharmacists must pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and, in many cases, a state-specific law exam (e.g., Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination, MPJE).

Internship/Experience: Most states require a certain number of internship hours as part of the education requirement.

Continuing Education: Pharmacists are typically required to complete continuing education (CE) credits to maintain their licenses.

State-Specific Certification or Licensure Requirements:

• California: Requires the passing of the California Practice Standards and Jurisprudence Examination for Pharmacists (CPJE).
• Florida: Pharmacists must pass the Florida Pharmacy Law Exam in addition to the NAPLEX.
• Texas: Requires completion of the Texas Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam, along with the NAPLEX.
• New York: Requires both the NAPLEX and the New York State Pharmacy Law Examination.
• Each state has its specific requirements for licensure, including continuing education, internship hours, and jurisdiction-specific exams.

Work Environment:

• Retail pharmacies (e.g., chain drugstores, independent pharmacies)
• Hospitals and healthcare systems
• Long-term care facilities
• Pharmaceutical industry (e.g., research, regulatory affairs)
• Ambulatory care clinics or community health centers

Client Details

Address: 202 Prospect Dr

City: Glendive

State: MT

Zip Code: 59330