What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Pharmacist position at Four Rivers Community Health Center?
Job Summary: The Retail Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and compliant dispensing of medications within an FQHC retail pharmacy setting. This role involves direct patient care, collaborating with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapies, and supporting underserved populations with access to affordable medications. The pharmacist must adhere to all applicable federal, state, and organizational regulations, including 340B program guidelines, while promoting a patient-focused environment.
Job Responsibilities:
Patient Care and Pharmacy Operations
- Accurately interpret and dispense prescriptions while ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Counsel patients on proper medication use, potential side effects, and storage, tailoring education to diverse populations.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to resolve medication-related issues and optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the pharmacy, ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient workflow.
- Monitor patients for adherence to therapy and provide interventions to improve health outcomes
Compliance and Inventory Management
- Ensure compliance with FQHC-specific guidelines, including the 340B Drug Pricing Program, AAAHC, and HRSA regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of controlled substances, inventory, and dispensing activities in accordance with state and federal laws.
- Oversee inventory levels, ensuring medications are ordered, stored, and disposed of appropriately.
- Monitor and resolve discrepancies in billing, inventory, and dispensing, including managing expired or returned medications.
Leadership and Team Collaboration
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff, providing training and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
- Serve as a resource for healthcare providers, offering guidance on medication therapies and cost-effective alternatives.
- Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and cross-departmental collaboration to enhance patient care.
Community and Public Health Support
- Administer immunizations and provide public health education as part of the FQHC mission.
- Identify and address social determinants of health that may affect medication adherence, offering resources or referrals as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain strong patient-provider relationships to ensure continuity of care.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) from an accredited program.
- Licensed and registered as a pharmacist in insert state.
- Experience in a retail or community pharmacy setting preferred.
- Familiarity with 340B program compliance and billing practices highly desirable
Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of pharmacy laws, drug interactions, and pharmacological principles.
- Proficiencyin pharmacy management software, electronic health records (EHR), and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, staff, and providers.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to the mission and values of an FQHC, with a focus on serving underserved populations.
Working Conditions
Frequent interaction with patients, providers, and staff in a clinical setting.
- Exposure to chemicals, medications, and communicable diseases.
- Requires standing for extended periods, occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds, and other physical activities typical of a pharmacy environment.
- Willingness to travel between Salem and Rolla locations