Staff Pharmacist

CommUnityCare Health Centers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CommUnityCare in Austin, TX seeks a licensed pharmacist to provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care in a community clinic. You will dispense prescriptions safely, perform drug regimen reviews, counsel patients, and maintain required records in compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications include a PharmD or BS Pharmacy, Texas Board licensure, CPR certification, and at least two years of community pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in Texas (or eligibility)
• Two years of community pharmacy experience required
• Five years in a community clinic setting preferred
• CPR certification required and maintained

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions safely and accurately as prescribed.
• Conduct patient drug regimen reviews.
• Provide patient prescription counseling.
• Prepare and maintain required records.
• Communicate with patients, providers and clinical staff.
• Comply with regulatory/accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission).

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Computer skills

Education

BS Pharmacy

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 ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 (BS Pharmacy) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of community pharmacy experience required.
  • Experience as a technician or intern may count towards experience.
• Five (5) years of pharmacy experience in community clinic setting, Medication Therapy Management experience preferred.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
• Current Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Will be required to maintain a current CPR certification during employment.