Pharmacist, Staff PRN

CommUnityCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CommUnityCare in Austin, TX, seeks a Pharmacist to ensure prescriptions are dispensed safely and accurately, conduct patient drug regimen reviews, and provide counseling as needed.

The role requires a PharmD or Pharmacy degree, Texas license, CPR certification, and 1–5 years of retail or mail order experience; you will collaborate with care teams to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Education: PharmD or PharmD-equivalent required.
• Experience: 1–5 years in retail community or mail order pharmacy.
• Licenses: Current Texas State Board of Pharmacy license and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions safely and accurately as prescribed.
• Conduct patient drug regimen review.
• Provide patient prescription counseling services as required.
• Prepare and maintain required records as per requirements.
• Communicate with patients, providers and other clinical staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Drug therapy knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient) and staff across all disciplines and departments is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care services.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY TASKS & DUTIES

• Ensure that prescriptions are dispensed safely and accurately as prescribed.
• Conduct patient drug regimen review.
• Provide patient prescription counseling services as required.
• Prepare and maintain required records as per requirements.
• Communicate with patients, providers and other clinical staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers.
• Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.
• Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.
• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent CommUnityCare in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all company policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
• Complete all mandatory training and maintain appropriate credentials/licensure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ KEY COMPETENCIES

• High level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service.
• High degree of knowledge of drug therapy and dispensing medications.
• Basic computer systems knowledge, including but not limited to Microsoft Office products.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-5 years of experience in retail (community) or mail order pharmacy required.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

• Current license by Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Current Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required. (Will be required to maintain a current CPR certification during employment)