Part Time Pharmacist

Logan Mingo Area Mental Health; Logan (WV); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Logan, WV is seeking a part-time Pharmacist to assist customers by compounding and dispensing medications, and to provide pharmaceutical information to healthcare professionals about safe drug therapies.

Responsibilities include reviewing prescriptions, maintaining records, stocking supplies, and collaborating with other health professionals to optimize patient outcomes. Two set days per month plus as-needed shifts at the 3 Mile office.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• Licensed Pharmacist in West Virginia.
• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews prescriptions to assure accuracy and suitability, and assesses drug interactions.
• Maintains pharmacy records, patient profiles, inventories, and controlled substance registries.
• Plans and labels pharmaceuticals and ensures proper disposal per policy and law.
• Provides services to help patients manage conditions and promotes safe medication use.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to monitor drug regimens and outcomes.
• Orders and stocks pharmaceutical supplies and maintains proper storage.
• Supports Patient Centered Medical Homes.

Skills

Dispensing prescriptions

Drug interactions guidance

Patient counseling

Pharmaceutical information

Record keeping

Education

Pharmacist license in West Virginia

Job description

This is a part time position located in MLIH's Pharmacy at our 3 Mile office in Logan, WV. This position will have two set days per month plus as needed (prn) work.

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for aiding customers by compounding and/or dispensing prescription medications, providing pharmaceutical information to healthcare professionals, monitoring customers' drug therapies to avoid interactions with other medications, and providing pharmaceutical expertise to customers on the safe use of medications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Reviews prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability. Provides information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
2. Maintains records such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, and registries of poisons, narcotics, and controlled drugs.
3. Plans, implements, and maintains procedures for mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals according to policy and legal requirements to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
4. Provides specialized services to help patients manage conditions such as diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation, and high blood pressure. Offers health promotion and prevention activities by, for example, training people to use devices such as blood pressure and diabetes monitors. Advises customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment, and health care supplies.
5. Collaborates with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of drugs and drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications and characteristics. Analyzes prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
6. Orders and purchases pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, and drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly.
7. Support Patient Centered Medical Homes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited school of Pharmacy. Currently licensed as Pharmacist in West Virginia. Two years of experience in the field, preferred.