OTP Pharmacist (PRN)

AppleGate Recovery; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 82,656 - 110,208; Part time

Job summary

BAART Programs in Salt Lake City is seeking a per diem Pharmacist to ensure the safe handling of medications, maintain patient profiles, and support methadone program operations.

The role requires current Pharmacist license in Utah, CPR/First Aid, HIPAA expertise, and strong documentation/computer skills. You will collaborate within the medical hierarchy and respond to emergencies while upholding ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Pharmacist license in the state of assignment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Understanding of HIPAA and applicable standards.
• Knowledge of methadone-related medications and safety.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong documentation and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently within medical hierarchy and with diverse populations.
• Ability to supervise personnel and maintain patient profiles.
• Satisfactory drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure drugs are handled safely to protect patients.
• Develop and update policies for drug handling and distribution annually.
• Maintain patient profiles and inventory including methadone.
• Dispense take-home medications to eligible patients.
• Conduct biennial inventory and regulatory audits.
• Provide training on medication administration and adverse reactions.
• Document visits and any irregularities.
• Visit facility as needed for emergencies.
• Maintain professional and ethical conduct in all activities.
• Support compliance with all regulations and standards.

Skills

Pharmacist license

CPR and First Aid

HIPAA knowledge

Drug safety awareness

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Tools

Computer systems (pharmacy/EMR)

Job description

Description

Position at BAART Programs

Per Diem - Pharmacist

Responsibilities

• Ensure that drugs are handled in the facility in a manner that protects the safety and welfare of the patient
• Sets the policies and procedures in the facility as related to all facets of drug handling and distribution, these policies and procedures to be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. The manual shall have policies and procedures for the receipt, storage, recordkeeping, maintenance of patient profiles, administration and accountability of all prescription drugs and procedures for the removal and destruction of unwanted, unused, outdated, recalled drugs and accountability and security of controlled substances.
• Make every effort to ensure the maximum level of safety and efficacy in the provision of pharmaceutical services.
• Not condone or participate in any transaction with any practitioner of another profession, or any other person whosoever under which fees are divided, or rebates or kickbacks paid or caused to be paid, or which may result in financial exploitation of patients or their families in connection with the provision of drugs, medication, supplies or pharmaceuticals.
• Document all his/ hers visits and activities including irregularities
• Give proper training for instruction to the persons at the facility, who have day to day responsibility, for receipt, administration of medication to patients, adverse reactions, special diets or any other information relative to drug therapy.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others.
• Maintain a patient profile on each individual
• Visit the facility as needed and be available for emergencies
• Dispense take home medication to eligible patients
• Maintain methadone inventories (place and receive methadone orders)
• Conduct biennial inventory
• Participate in any regulatory agency survey or audit.
• Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Currently licensed as Pharmacist in the state assigned
• Must have or obtain certification in CPR and First Aid
• Understanding of HIPAA, Federal, State and CARF standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of medications that interfere with the effectiveness of methadone.
• Ability to recognize overdose of methadone and take appropriate action per program protocol.
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills required.
• Knowledge of local community drug trends, the effects on the body and cognitive functioning of drugs of abuse, signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose, psychosocial implications of addictive disease, the process of addiction and treatment, social service, economic, legal, and medical systems, HIV transmission-health, behavioral, and emotional implications of addiction.
• Ability to work effectively within medical hierarchy, assist in complex problem solving with clients, and work autonomously.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and exhibit excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Code of Pharmacy Regulations in the State where assigned
• Ability to supervise personnel.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

Here Is What You Can Expect From Us

BAART, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

BAART is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.