Staff Pharmacist

The Staff Pharmacist provides safe, accurate, and effective pharmaceutical care, delivers exceptional service to patients, and supports overall pharmacy operations. This position reviews and dispenses prescriptions, provides medication counseling, collaborates with healthcare providers, maintains required documentation, and ensures compliance with applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, policies, and professional standards. Staff pharmacist will report directly to the Pharmacy Manager and follow all pharmacy policies and procedures and applicable regulations.

The Staff Pharmacist serves as a trusted healthcare resource and contributes to a professional, patient-focused, and collaborative pharmacy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, interpret, and accurately dispense prescription medications in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established pharmacy procedures.
• Verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriate dosage, potential drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, and other clinical concerns.
• Provide medication counseling and education to patients regarding proper use, dosage, side effects, interactions, storage, and other relevant information.
• Communicate with physicians, healthcare providers, insurance carriers, and other parties to resolve prescription-related questions or concerns.
• Maintain accurate patient profiles, prescription records, controlled substance records, and other required pharmacy documentation.
• Ensure medications are properly labeled, stored, secured, and maintained in accordance with regulatory and manufacturer requirements.
• Support inventory management, including monitoring medication supplies, identifying shortages, managing expired medications, and assisting with ordering as needed.
• Maintain appropriate controls and documentation for controlled substances.
• Assist with medication recalls and other pharmacy compliance requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and other applicable privacy requirements.
• Provide professional oversight and direction to pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy support staff as appropriate.
• Support training, coaching, and development of pharmacy team members.
• Promote a positive, professional, respectful, and patient-centered work environment.
• dentify and appropriately escalate medication errors, patient safety concerns, compliance issues, or operational concerns.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and pharmacy compliance initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of current pharmacy practices, medications, regulations, and professional standards.
• Follow organizational policies, procedures, safety requirements, and standards of conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on operational and patient-care needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited pharmacy program.
• Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the State of Nevada
• Current immunization certification, if immunization services are required for the position.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, if required based on assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to meet all applicable credentialing, background screening, and employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of work experience preferred
• Previous experience working as a licensed pharmacist.
• Experience in a retail, community, clinical, tribal health, or healthcare pharmacy environment.
• Experience working with pharmacy management and prescription processing systems.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and Nevada pharmacy regulations.
• Experience supervising or providing direction to pharmacy technicians or support staff.
• Strong knowledge of medication therapy, drug interactions, contraindications, and patient counseling practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
• Ability to communicate complex medication information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Professionalism and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers, leadership, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Strong understanding of pharmacy compliance and documentation requirements.
• Ability to appropriately prioritize competing responsibilities.

Physical and Work Requirements

The position may require prolonged periods of standing, walking, computer use, and interaction with patients and pharmacy staff. The employee must be able to perform the essential.

Tribal Preference:

In accordance with the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe's Employment Policy, qualified Tribal Members and other Native Americans will be given preference in hiring and employment considerations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Las Vegas Paiute Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Licensed Pharmacist (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Las Vegas, NV 89106 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $131,332 - $166,738