Pharmacist

David-Raines-Community-Health-Center; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Extended leave days

Discounted services

Loan repayment options

Continuing education days

Job summary

David Raines Community Health Centers is seeking a Clinic Pharmacist to accurately interpret and dispense prescriptions and to advise patients on medications, interactions, and storage. The role includes supervising staff, maintaining records, and coordinating with insurers.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and Louisiana licensure, with at least 1 year of pharmacist experience; NextGen EHR experience is preferred. Excellent communication and flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a pharmacist or in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience with insurance billing procedures required.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred (NextGen or similar).
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible to work at any pharmacy on any given day.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and dispense prescription medications accurately.
• Provide information on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage.
• Advise patients on brand selection and health-care supplies.
• Supervise pharmacy staff in dispensing and patient education.
• Maintain pharmacy records, patient profiles and inventories.
• Communicate with insurance carriers for prescription claims.

Skills

Pharmacist experience

Billing procedures

Patient counseling

Drug interactions knowledge

Insurance coordination

Drug safety compliance

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Tools

NextGen EHR

Job description

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Full Time Professionals Shreveport, LA, US

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!

General Description:

The Clinic Pharmacist is responsible for accurately interpreting and dispensing prescription medications to David Raines Community Health Center patients and provides information and advice to patients regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Maintains all records and reports required under pharmacy agreement, Section 340B.
• Maintains formulary maintenance, including providing drug related information services to Health Center personnel.
• Identifies and disposes of expired medications.
• Maintains eligible patient Drug profiles.
• Accurately interprets prescription orders and fills the order, following standard protocols for accuracy. Reviews prescriptions to assure accuracy.
• Provides information and advises patients regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
• Advises customers on the selection of medication brands and health-care supplies.
• Supervises subordinate pharmacy staff involved in dispensing medication and providing clinical pharmacy services such as patient education and counseling, drug use reviews and pharmaceutical consultations.
• Orders pharmaceutical supplies and medications, maintain stock and manage it properly. Returns outdated merchandise and recalled items.
• Maintains records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for narcotics and controlled drugs.
• Analyzes prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
• Communicates with insurance carriers and obtains authorization for prescription claims when applicable.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a pharmacist or in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Prior exposure to insurance billing procedures required.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.
• Must demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills necessary.
• Must be flexible to work at any pharmacy on any given day.

License/Certifications:

• The incumbent must posses the current State of Louisiana License in Pharmacy.
• BLS (American Heart Association)

WHO WE ARE?

DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.

WHAT WE OFFER?

We offer 10 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or indeed.