Pharmacist

Acadia Healthcare; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Ridgeland Comprehensive Treatment Center is seeking a Pharmacist to join our outpatient MAT program. The Pharmacist will be responsible for accurate medication dispensing, maintaining records, and providing expertise on the safe use of prescriptions in an outpatient clinic setting.

You will fill prescriptions, verify dosing, counsel patients, collaborate with physicians and care teams, manage insurance forms, supervise interns, and uphold federal and state regulations (DEA,

Qualifications

• Doctorate in pharmacy from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and safe handling.

Responsibilities

• Fills prescriptions and verifies physician instructions.
• Checks drug interactions and patient medical conditions.
• Instructs patients on medication use and potential side effects.
• Educates patients on health topics and equipment needs.
• Teaches other practitioners about medication therapies.
• Completes insurance forms and coordinates with insurers.
• May oversee technicians or interns.
• Maintains required records and performs admin tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

MAT knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Patient counseling

Education

Doctorate degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking: Pharmacist

PRN Hours: Friday- 5:00am-12:00

Saturday- 6:30am-10:00am

Our Team:

Ridgeland Comprehensive Treatment Center, located inRidgeland, South Carolina, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our nursing team provides compassionate, high quality safe and efficient medication dispensing to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Pharmacist:

The Pharmacist is responsible for the accountability of prescription medications to patients and maintenance of accurate records; provides expertise in the safe use of prescription medications in an outpatient clinic setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Fills prescriptions, verifies instructions from physicians on the proper amounts of medication to give to patients;
• Checks whether prescriptions will interact negatively with other drugs that a patient is taking or any medical conditions the patient has;
• Instructs patients on how and when to take a prescribed medicine and informs them about potential side effects they may experience from taking the medicine;
• Advises patients about general health topics, such as diet, exercise, managing stress, and on other issues, such as what equipment or supplies would be best to treat a health problem;
• Teaches other healthcare practitioners about proper medication therapies for patients;
• Completes insurance forms and work with insurance companies to ensure that patients get the medicines they need;
• May oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and/or pharmacists in training (interns)
• Keeps required federal, state, local or corporate records, and does other administrative tasks necessary for the professional practice of pharmacy in a clinic; and,
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilityhere: HRSA Eligibility

Qualifications

Your Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an accredited college or university required
• Prefer previous experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment.
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including the safe handling, administration, and documentation of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards) related to controlled substances and patient care.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff, to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Understanding of clinical best practices related to substance use treatment, including trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have a current Pharmacist License in the state of South Carolina

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