PHARMACIST (FHC) - Full-time

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group Term Life

Supplemental Life

AD&D

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a licensed pharmacist to perform professional pharmaceutical work, dispense medications, and supervise Pharmacy Technicians at multiple locations.

You will counsel patients, interact with healthcare staff, administer immunizations, conduct health screenings, and contribute to clinical decisions based on current guidelines. Licensure and education requirements must be met.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Pharmacy or PharmD with license to practice in Kentucky.
• Equivalent combinations considered by Civil Service.
• Experience supervising Pharmacy Technicians preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee Pharmacy Technicians.
• Prepare and dispense medications from prescriptions.
• Counsel patients on medications.
• Interact with medical staff regarding medications.
• Administer immunizations and perform health screenings.
• Verify order entries and labeling.
• Formulate medication therapy decisions per guidelines.
• Lead related duties as required.

Skills

Pharmacist duties

Counsel patients

Supervise technicians

Immunizations

Medication reviews

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Doctorate in Pharmacy

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Job description

Description

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORK

Under direction, performs professional pharmaceutical work.

Responsible for preparing and dispensing medications and overseeing the work of Pharmacy Technicians.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (These statements are intended to be illustrations of the work of this class).

• Coordinates and oversees the work of the Pharmacy Technicians.
• Prepares and dispenses medications by reviewing and interpreting prescriptions written by medical providers, checking for therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Counsels patients and answers questions regarding their medications.
• Interacts with medical and nursing personnel regarding medications.
• Dispenses FDA-approved methods of contraception.
• Verifies the prescription preparation and labeling conducted by the Pharmacy Technicians.
• Verifies the order entries, charges, and inspections conducted by the Pharmacy Technicians.
• Administers immunizations and other injectable medications.
• Conducts patient health screenings.
• Formulates clinical decisions regarding medication therapy based on the current guidelines.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Doctorate degree in Pharmacy OR Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and four years of experience as a pharmacist in a community/retail pharmacy.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted, as determined applicable by Civil Service.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Responds to patient and Family Health Centers needs via the telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person.

Lifts and carries materials weighing up to 30 lbs.

Spends extended periods of time standing, climbing, and reaching.

Special Requirements

Possession of an active license in good standing to practice Pharmacy in the state of Kentucky (License must be clear of any actions that would prevent payment from Medicaid or Medicare).

Possession of an immunization administration certification.

Possession of a Naloxone certification.

Must provide own transportation to work at other locations as needed.

Must be available to work extended hours as necessary.

Supplemental Information

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Test Weights

Training & Experience: 100%

Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience, as listed on your application and/or resume, as submitted here. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates, including the month and year (i.e., 02/2010 to 08/2015) of employment, as well as the number of hours worked per week.

PHARMACY LOCATIONS AND HOURS

FHC - Portland

2215 Portland Avenue

Louisville KY 40212

Pharmacy Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm

Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sunday: Closed

FHC - East Broadway

834 East Broadway

Louisville KY 40204

Pharmacy Hours:

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sunday: Closed

FHC - Iroquois

4112 Taylor Blvd

Louisville KY 40215

Pharmacy Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS

www.fhclouisville.org

FHC - Portland

2215 Portland Avenue

Louisville KY 40212

[phone]

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 8:00am - noon

Sunday: Closed

FHC - East Broadway

834 East Broadway

Louisville KY 40204

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 8:00 - 12:00pm

Sunday: Closed

FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)

712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd

Louisville KY 40202

Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Iroquois

4100 Taylor Blvd

Louisville KY 40215

Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:30pm

Wednesday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Fairdale

1000 Neighborhood Place

Fairdale KY 40118

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Thursdays: 8:00am - 8:30pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Southwest

9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220

Louisville KY 40272

Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Americana

4805 Southside Drive

Louisville KY 40214

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Term Life
• Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Kentucky Retirement Systems
• 457 Deferred Comp
• Tuition Assistance

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