Local Travel Pharmacist - PMS Pharmacies - - Per Diem (PRN)

RXinsider LTD.; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

PMS Pharmacies in New Mexico seeks a Per Diem (PRN) Regional Floater Pharmacist with an active NM license and retail experience. Travel is from Carlsbad to Pecos, NM, with mileage reimbursement and lodging if applicable. Premium pay is available for eligible shifts.

Candidate should provide exceptional patient counseling, manage drug orders, and coordinate with physicians. This role requires flexibility and strong pharmacy operations knowledge.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of drugs, indications, dosing, side effects, and administration.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Knowledge of policies and regulations for disbursement of pharmaceutical drugs.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Ability to supervise and train staff.
• Familiarity with accreditation/certification requirements (if applicable).
• Proficiency with computers and related software.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and fill drug orders.
• Provide patient information and counseling.
• May act as Pharmacy Manager in absence of PIC/Pharmacist in charge.
• Contact physicians regarding prescription questions.
• Dispense prescriptions, compound, and prepare IV admixtures (if applicable).
• Monitor drug therapy for interactions and contraindications.
• Maintain medication records and inventory.

Skills

Drug knowledge

Patient counseling

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Pharm. D.

Job description

Overview

Local Travel Pharmacist - Per Diem (PRN) - PMS Pharmacies in NM

*Premium Pay & Mileage Available!* (Eligible for premium pay, mileage reimbursement, and lodging if travel is applicable)

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Per Diem (PRN) Regional Floater Pharmacist to work at PMS Pharmacies from Carlsbad to Pecos, NM. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a pharmacist with a retail pharmacy background and an active NM pharmacist license. This role is open to pharmacists within the Carlsbad and/or Pecos areas, as well as those that are able to travel to on an as-needed basis with mileage reimbursement and lodging (if applicable).

About Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS)

At Presbyterian Medical Services, caring for people is our passion. From our humble roots dating all the way back to 1911 – long before there were roads, clinics or even hospitals in the territory of New Mexico – to today, where Presbyterian Medical Services is now one of the largest health and human services providers in the state, our goal remains the same: to better our community.

About VytlOne

With more than 99 years of experience providing customers and patients with exceptional pharmacy services, VytlOne (formerly Maxor National Pharmacy Services) has earned the reputation as a premier employer by offering rewarding career opportunities at competitive pay rates. At our VytlOne managed pharmacies we realize that our most important assets are our employees. We offer the opportunity to greatly affect the lives of others, while working with a team of dedicated and devoted pharmacy professionals. We strive to make a difference in peoples’ lives in a very authentic way. If you are driven by a sense of purpose, and want to make a truly meaningful career choice, that offers the ability to serve the community, then come join our team of caring and compassionate individuals.

Pay: Eligible for premium pay, mileage reimbursement, and lodging (if applicable)

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position):

• Interpret and fill drug orders.
• Provide patient information and counseling.
• In the absence of store Pharmacist-In-Charge/Pharmacy Manager, may be required to act as the alternate store leader, responsible for managing ongoing functions of the pharmacy.
• Contact and confer with physicians regarding questions or irregularities on prescriptions.
• Dispense prescriptions, compound, and prepare I.V. admixtures (if applicable).
• Monitor drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, allergies and appropriateness.
• Maintain patients’ medication records.
• Maintain inventory and records of controlled drugs and other drugs as required by law.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in routine performance of their duties.
• Provide drug information to professional staff and patients as necessary.
• Participate in inventory control programs such as ordering, inventorying and monitoring correct pricing and quantities.
• Attend and participate in programs, committees, meetings, and functions as required by the facility or pharmacy.
• Participate in educational programs for professional staff as necessary.
• Participate in pharmacy orientation programs, pharmacy staff meetings and in-service educational programs.
• Participate in activities resolving unsafe and unsanitary practices.
• Exemplify excellence in customer communications and service.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members to enhance the team concept.
• Participate in the Performance Improvement Program.
• Maintains regular attendance in accordance with established policies.
• Promptly report any allegations of impropriety to the Compliance Department.
• Comply with Maxor’s Ethical Business Conduct policy and Maxor’s Compliance Program.
• Remain free from exclusion under the OIG and SAMS Medicare/Medicaid lists.
• Complete required training and ensure the departmental staff training is completed as required.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Ensure staff is informed of product upgrades or enhancements in a timely manner.
• May assist management with hiring and training competent staff.
• On a biweekly basis, verify departmental timesheets for departmental employees ensuring the timesheets are accurate based on the work-schedule and necessary corrections are done prior to Payroll submission.
• Develop and mentor departmental staff by providing career coaching; motivate departmental staff, individually and as a group; understand and support diversity; and establish an effective team.
• May assist with conducting initial and annual performance evaluations.
• Promote teamwork; discipline staff when warranted.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, or Pharm. D., from an approved school of pharmac
• Current/Clear NM Pharmacist License
• One-year experience as a practicing pharmacist is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Knowledge of polices and regulations pertaining to the disbursement of pharmaceutical drugs.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements (if applicable).
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to assume essential responsibilities and duties in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager

Legal Disclaimer:VytlOne is an EOE, including disability/vets