What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist (Berea) position at New Horizon Family Health Services?
Job Summary
The Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical services in accordance with policies and standard operating procedures set by the Corporation and within the constraints of the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy act. The pharmacist performs duties under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist-In-Charge and the Pharmacy Services Director and is responsible for preparing and dispensing medications, ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical supplies; maintaining drug utilization records, consulting with health care professionals (providers/ancillary) and analyzing patient drug profiles.
DUTIES PERFORMED
New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees. These choices/options include:
Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.
ICARE Values
The ICARE values of New Horizon Family Health Services guide our employees toward achieving the mission of our company and our vision for our community. Our values stand for Integrity, Collaborations, Accountability, Respect, and Enrichment.
Community
Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer.
The Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical services in accordance with policies and standard operating procedures set by the Corporation and within the constraints of the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy act. The pharmacist performs duties under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist-In-Charge and the Pharmacy Services Director and is responsible for preparing and dispensing medications, ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical supplies; maintaining drug utilization records, consulting with health care professionals (providers/ancillary) and analyzing patient drug profiles.
DUTIES PERFORMED
- Maintains all aspects of New Horizon Family Health Services, Inc. pharmacy program in strict accordance with Federal and State regulations.
- Adhere to 340B program administration requirements.
- Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting prescriber’s orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals.
- Provides immunizations according to the most current SC Board of Pharmacy vaccine protocol.
- Maintains current and accurate patient drug files.
- Monitor drug therapies and advise prescribers of interventions
- Control pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing pharmacy technicians work flow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries and charges
- Performs medication consultation with each patient at the point of dispensation; informs the patient of the appropriate manner in which the medication is to be taken/used; conducts patient education pursuant to OBRA regulations.
- Maintains adequate pharmaceutical inventory and monitor perpetual inventory on a regular basis.
- Monitors stock for outdated drugs and disposes of them in strict accordance with established guidelines.
- Provides pharmaceutical consultation to the medical staff.
- Maintains access to online or written pharmaceutical information, i.e. Online Facts and Comparisons, FDA Orange Book
- Assists in the preparation of the pharmacy for inspection by funding agency, Department of Health and Environmental Control, SC Board of Pharmacy and assists in the maintenance of an orderly pharmacy department.
- Ensures that funds and supplies are utilized efficiently and effectively.
- A PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy and possess current license in good standing to practice pharmacy in the State of South Carolina.
- Prefer completed ACPE accredited Pharmacy-Based Immunization training program.
- Current Basic Life Savings (BLS) Certification.
- Prefer a minimum of three (3) years experience as a pharmacist.
- Must have thorough knowledge and ability to utilize a computerized pharmacy system.
New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees. These choices/options include:
- Vacation plus holidays and sick leave
- Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
- Optional contribution to a 403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment
- Continuing education courses through SC AHEC
Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.
ICARE Values
The ICARE values of New Horizon Family Health Services guide our employees toward achieving the mission of our company and our vision for our community. Our values stand for Integrity, Collaborations, Accountability, Respect, and Enrichment.
Community
Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer.
