Temporary Pharmacist

HealthPoint; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Washington Sick Leave

Retirement plan with employee match

Job summary

HealthPoint seeks a Pharmacist for a temporary, full-time role in Washington. The pharmacist will oversee daily pharmacy operations, supervise staff, and provide patient consultations and immunization services, ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations.

Compensation reflects skills and experience. The position requires a PharmD or equivalent, active Washington license, and current BLS with immunization delivery certification.

Qualifications

• License to practice as a Pharmacist in Washington in good standing.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers and immunization delivery certification.
• Doctoral or professional degree in pharmacy with eligible work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Review and fill prescriptions accurately for prescribed medications.
• Supervise pharmacy support staff in dispensing and labeling.
• Provide patient-focused medication counseling and clinical services.
• Support immunizations and injectable medication programs as applicable.
• Maintain quality assurance and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Prescription processing

Staff supervision

Clinical programs

Patient counseling

Regulatory compliance

Education

PharmD or PharmBA/Bachelor’s in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy dispensing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $55.40 to $92.52 hourly

Please Note: This is a temporary, full-time, non-benefited position anticipated to last approximately 3-4 months.

Would you like to have a career that makes a daily difference in people's lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, respectful, diverse community? If you answered yes to these questions, keep reading!

HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care.

The posted compensation reflects the full pay range for the position. Individual offers are based on job requirements, candidate qualifications, including relevant skills and experience, applicable education, and internal equity.

Position Summary

The Pharmacist works under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager to ensure accurate distribution and delivery of prescription and OTC medications, safe compounding practices, administration of injectable medications and immunizations, delivery of proper medication consultations and clinical services and being compliant with all federal/state regulations as well as HealthPoint internal policies and procedures. Pharmacist is responsible for overseeing day to day pharmacy operations as well as supervision of support staff.

Compensation is dependent on skills and experience

Your contribution to the team includes:

• Review and fill prescriptions issued by authorized prescribers accurately and appropriately.


• Direct and supervise pharmacy support staff engaged in mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals, as well as interacting and communicating with patients.


• Engage in clinical practice by following standing orders, exercising CDTA authority and all pertinent clinical programs/initiatives that aim at improving health and wellness of HealthPoint patients.


• Actively and efficiently support ongoing organizational focus of improving quality measures and consequently, providing better standard of care to HealthPoint patients, through engaging in pharmacy specific patient related activities/interactions as well as through an ongoing and productive collaboration and partnership with other providers.


• Oversee day to day pharmacy operations to ensure appropriate workflows and processes are being followed.


• Counsel patients and/or medical providers on drug indications or contraindications, dosage and administration, drug interactions, and side effects; provides other drug and pharmaceutical information as appropriate.


• Perform and actively engage in all current and future HealthPoint clinical programs, like patient centered anticoagulation counseling, Medication Therapy Management (MTM) patient counseling, smoking cessation counseling, administration of injections and immunizations, etc...


• Perform all CDTA and standing order related activities.


• Maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance.


• Responsible for security of controlled substances and all processes related to ordering, handling, dispensing and disposal of controlled substances.


• Follow HealthPoint practices to accurately maintain pharmacy inventory including ordering and receipt of medications from wholesaler(s); maintenance of accurate on hand quantities; disposal of recalled, damaged and expired stock.


• Follow HealthPoint protocols and procedures for disposal of hazardous waste drugs.


• Collaborate with other providers on any pharmacy matters, act as a subject matter expert on pharmacy issues.


• Ensure completion of all HealthPoint assigned training in Compliance Manager.


• Facilitate coaching and training of new pharmacy employees.


• Participate in various training programs as needed (for example: technician, intern, resident training)


• Maintain good attendance, is punctual and works full scheduled shift as a condition of employment.


• Demonstrates respectful, professional and appropriate behavior that supports a team-oriented work environment.


• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of HealthPoint and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of integrity, wisdom, creativity, inclusivity, cooperation, responsibility and respect into appropriate programs and services.


• Perform "Pharmacy Manager" duties in the absence of Pharmacy Manager but maintain ownership of such duties at all times.


• Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings and participate in agency committees and task force activities as required.


• This position has supervisory responsibilities over day-to-day activities of pharmacy support staff.


• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Must have's you'll need to be successful

• Bachelor's (BA/BS) in Pharmacy or PharmD from a four (4)-year pharmacy program.


• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common industry related journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, patients or regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively present information in writing or speak effectively to top management, patients, and employees. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of organization.


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to make decisions when needed and partner when appropriate. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction. Ability to develop and implement action plans.


• Possesses basic operating knowledge of computers. Beginning level of Word, Outlook, Excel is required at a minimum. Must be familiar with operating pharmacy dispensing software.


• Maintain current license as a Pharmacist with the State of Washington Department of Health. Such license must be in good standing. Must have current BLS for Healthcare Providers, and pharmacy-based immunization delivery certification or proof of training.

HealthPoint is committed to offering all employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.

• Washington State Sick and Safe Leave


• Retirement Plan with Employee Match

Join a team that is committed to improving health equity while making a lasting difference in the lives of our patients, our communities, and one another.

Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 - HealthPoint does not accept the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as proof of vaccination. Individuals who received the Johnson & J& Johnson vaccine must provide documentation of an alternate COVID-19 vaccine or vaccine series.


• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)


• Varicella


• Annual Influenza


• TB QuantiFERON Gold titer draw

Employees working in a HealthPoint clinic must also provide proof

• Tdap vaccination (within the last 10 years)


• Hepatitis B vaccination (for clinical positions with potential exposure to blood or bloodborne pathogens)

Documentation must be provided before your start date. If you are unable to provide documentation, HealthPoint can provide required vaccinations or immunity titers at no cost.

It is the policy of HealthPoint to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, because of sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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