Pharmacist

Technology Consulting Inc; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Consulting Inc in Warwick, RI is seeking a Pharmacist for an on-site contract-to-hire role. The ideal candidate will dispense medications, counsel patients, and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations.

A PharmD or equivalent degree and RI license are required, with experience in compounding infused drugs. The position demands strong communication and time-management skills, and flexibility for evening shifts (2:30p–11:00p or 9:30a–6p).

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted license in RI.
• PharmD or equivalent degree is required.
• Experience with compounding infused drugs.
• Proven record of evaluating and monitoring drug therapies for home care patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Shift requirements: 2:30p-11:00p or 9:30a-6p when possible.
• Participation in professional societies is desirable

Responsibilities

• Accept and dispense prescription medications.
• Monitor patient medication compliance and over-usage patterns.
• Ensure supply of medicines is within the law.
• Ensure medicines prescribed are suitable.
• Maintain confidential patient records and pharmacy files.
• Counsel patients about medicines, usage, reactions, and questions.
• Provide consultations on prescription and non-prescription medications.
• Offer services such as blood pressure measurement and cholesterol management.
• Educate patients on handling medical devices and devices usage.
• Compound medications and prepare sterile solutions when needed.
• Supervise pharmacy staff and oversee inventory.
• Identify drug-related problems and communicate with physicians and other practitioners.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other pharmacists.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Patient counseling

Team collaboration

Education

PharmD or equivalent

Job description

TCI has an immediate need for aPharmacist in Warwick, RI. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity.

Note: This position requires US Citizenship and work is performed on-site.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a knowledgeable and patient-focusedPharmacist to join our team in Warwick, RI. The ideal candidate will provide safe and accurate medication services, counsel patients, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and standards. Candidates should have a PharmD or equivalent degree, an active Oklahoma pharmacist license, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellent patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accept and dispense prescription medications.
• Monitor patient medication compliance and over-usage patterns.
• Ensuring that the supply of medicines is within the law.
• Ensuring that the medicines prescribed to patients are suitable.
• Accurately maintain confidential records of all patients ensure proper management of patient records and pharmacy files.
• Advising patients about medicines, including how to take them, what reactions may occur and answering patients' questions.
• Provide consultation on prescription and non-prescription medications for storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Provide services to patients, such as smoking cessation, blood pressure measurement and cholesterol management.
• Educate patients on proper handling of medical devices such as blood pressure monitor and glucose meters.
• Compound medications for external or internal use.
• Prepare sterile solutions following proper procedures.
• Supervise pharmacy staff members including pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks, etc.
• Maintain appropriate inventory on pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
• Identify patient's drug-related problems and effectively communicate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners.
• Work in conjunction with physicians, nurses, other pharmacists, pharmacy interns, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• Active, unrestricted license in RI.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required.
• Experience with compounding infused drugs
• Proven record of evaluating and monitoring drug therapies for home care patients
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Shift requirements: 2:30p-11:00p or 9:30a-6p when possible.