Pharmacist - Per Diem

UNLV Health; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinic Hours 8-5

12 Paid Holidays

PTO 20+ days/year

3% 401K Contribution

Benefits start first month

Higher pay with experience

Job summary

UNLV Health in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a Pharmacist to manage daily pharmacy operations, dispense medications, and supervise per diem pharmacists and technicians. The Pharmacist will interpret orders, ensure safe dosing, and educate patients on proper medication use.

Educational requirements include a PharmD or a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy. UNLV Health offers clinic hours, holidays, paid time off, a 401(k) match, and comprehensive health benefits, with pay potentially higher based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Pharm D from an accredited school of pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders.
• Maintain workflow and inventory, ensure compliance with pharmacy board regulations.
• Direct technicians’ workflow; verify labeling, orders, charges, and inspections.
• Comply with state and federal drug laws.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians' work.
• Maintain up-to-date registrations and knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Protect patients and staff by infection-control protocols.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment and follow procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and case managers at Mojave counseling.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Pharm D from an accredited school of pharmacy

Job description

The Pharmacist will manage the daily operations of the pharmacy including preparing and administering appropriate pharmaceuticals to patients, managing per diem pharmacist and managing pharmacy technicians. The Pharmacist directs the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy including the dispensing of medications and interpreting /evaluating medication orders. Dispenses all patient medications in a safe and timely manner. Demonstrates working knowledge of drug doses, routes of administration, dosage forms, drug interactions, and pharmaceutical terms, abbreviations, and symbols. Demonstrates knowledge of how to organize the department to efficiently inventory, order, stock, and distribute pharmacy products.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please Note: UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsorships or sponsorship transfers for any positions.

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR UNLV HEALTH

• Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM!(Actual hours may vary depending on business need)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment!
• 20 + PTO days per year! (Depending on Position)
• 3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date!
• Pay may be higher than stated range, based on experience.
• And more!

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Pharm D from an accredited school of pharmacy

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves patients by preparing medications and providing education to ensure the patient receives the correct medicine, dosages, and that they understand how to take their prescription.
• Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders.
• Maintains work flow, compliance with pharmacy board regulations, and oversight of pharmacy inventory.
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians’ workflow, verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals, and verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration.
• Oversees the work of the pharmacy technicians.
• Maintains current registration and knowledge of applicable current legislation.
• Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection‑control protocols.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and case managers at Mojave counseling.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to supervise pharmacy technicians with different levels of experience.
• Must have organizational, interpersonal, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and independence of action while also working collaboratively with other team members of UNLV Medicine.
• Must maintain up to date knowledge of pharmacy policies and procedures and be ready at all times to assist in pharmacy audits

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Current Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• May include standing, sitting, and/or walking for extended periods
• May include performing repetitive tasks
• May include lifting up to 25 pounds

UNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

If you have any questions about our interview and hiring procedures, please contact Recruitment at [e-mail]