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We are looking to hire a PRN/As Needed Pharmacist to join our QuadMed Lake Jackson, TX Pharmacy team! Join the team and see how we deliver healthcare beyond compare. 

• This is a PRN/As Needed role. Shift hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
•  No weekends or holidays!

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

The Pharmacist is responsible for the timely and effective provision of pharmaceutical care by means of review of patient therapy; interpretation and processing of medication orders; monitoring and managing drug therapy; discharge counseling to assure the continuum of care; monitoring and supporting the drug distribution system; and the provision of frontline drug information support for other healthcare team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dispense pharmaceuticals and limited Durable Medical Equipment as prescribed
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of liquid medicines, ointments, powders, tablets, and other medications
• Check prescriptions for correct dosage and for drug interactions and incompatibilities
• Verify patient information for every new and refilled prescription
• Compound prescribed medications not commercially available when necessary
• Ensure proper storage of pharmaceuticals stocked in the pharmacy
• Work collaboratively with providers to provide optimal pharmaceutical care
• Provide patient education/consultation to customers for all new and refilled prescriptions and on OTC (over the counter) medicines as required
• Perform order entry of prescriptions into the pharmacy database when technicians are not present
• Contact physicians and benefits providers as necessary to process a prescription
• Provide a professional and confidential environment for customers on all occasions
• Maintain strict confidentiality of PHI and adhere to HIPAA guidelines

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:  

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree preferred

Experience:  

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a clinical setting if no Doctorate

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  

• Active pharmacist license in the state of practice
• Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

• Ability to work standing for most of your shift  
• Strong customer service skills
• Stong written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Ability to exercise good judgement
• Considerable knowledge of drug interactions and side effects of medications
• Ability to prepare, compound, and dispense medications with accuracy