Description

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handles all dispensing functions, including upholding and enforcing all state board of pharmacy rules and regulations under the assigned preceptor by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Compounds and prepares ordered pharmaceutical preparations.
• Contacts and confers with physicians as needed.
• Maintains all standards as required by s 90
• Maintains inventory and records for narcotics.
• Provides patient counseling and resolution of patient problems as they arise.
• Organizes daily operational duties.
• Provides direction and coaching of pharmacy technicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Director.

COMPETENCIES:

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards, and applicable state/federal laws.
• Demonstrate willingness to participate in and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to organize workflow and develop efficient procedures.
• Ability to manage change and motivate employees to achieve standards.
• Ability to detect operational shortcomings and develop solutions to correct problems.
• Ability to be customer-focused and to build and maintain customer relations and overall business success.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with current Texas License.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in retail settings, 1-year of internship.
• Must be familiar with all functions of a pharmacy department.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or American Sign Language a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to work with reports and numbers

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment.
• Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Centers liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record.
• State of Texas Pharmacy License.

Metrocare couldn’t have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan, including employer matching
• Health Savings Account, including employer matching
• Professional Development Allowance up to $1500 per year
• Bilingual Stipend up to 6% of the base salary
• Many other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serves while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.

No Recruitment Agencies Please

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