Allied Health - Pharmacist

St Joseph Regional Medical Center; Lewiston (ID); Presencial; USD 132.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St Joseph Regional Medical Center seeks a Pharmacist for a travel assignment in Lewiston, ID. The role emphasizes dispensing, patient counseling, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Pharm.D. degree and active state license are required. Expect 13 weeks, 40 scheduled hours per week, with comprehensive pharma responsibilities and patient education.

Formación

• Pharm.D. degree from an accredited school.
• Active state pharmacy license.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Dispense medications accurately and safely per orders and regulations.
• Provide patient counseling on usage, side effects, and interactions.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy and legality.
• Monitor patient safety and adjust therapies with the healthcare team.
• Manage inventory and ensure compliance for controlled substances.
• Prepare and compound medications as required.
• Educate patients on lifestyle changes and adherence.
• Conduct health screenings where applicable.

Conocimientos

Pharm.D.

Active State License

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Drug interactions knowledge

Educación

Pharm.D. degree

Descripción del empleo

Details

• Client Name: St Joseph Regional Medical Center
• Job Type: Travel
• Offering: Allied
• Profession: Allied Health
• Specialty: Pharmacist
• Job ID: 38713349
• Job Title: Allied Health - Pharmacist
• Weekly Pay: $3262.0

Shift Details

• Shift: Other - Miscl 8 hour Shifts
• Scheduled Hours: 40

Job Order Details

• Start Date: 11/05/2026
• End Date: 02/01/2027
• Duration: 13 Week(s)

Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacist

Job Description: 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: 415 6th St
• City: Lewiston
• State: ID
• Zip Code: 83501