Vaccine Specialist

Responsibilities

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Qualifications

SummaryServes patients by administering vaccines on behalf of the pharmacy as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and assists the Pharmacy team in the administration of vaccines, including influenza and COVID.
• Administers vaccines to residents in all facilities where required on behalf of the pharmacy.
• Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals, including counseling patients on drug therapies.
• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the State Board of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Food and Drug Administration.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control protocols.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines to protect patient health information.
• Travel including overnight stay as necessary.
• Meets Expectations of Excellence for position.
• Supports campuses, departmental goals, and the overall objectives of the Company.
• Complies with all laws, regulations, and standards of ethical conduct.
• Performs all job duties with a friendly positive and team-oriented approach.
• Maintains required licenses or certifications in good standing with the State.
• Complies with all Company policies, procedures, rules, and standards.

Qualifications:• Bachelor of Science (B. S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Registered Nurse (RN)

Licenses/Certifications:• North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX)• Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE)• Certified to administer vaccines• CPR certification• LPN or RN licensure required if Pharmacist licensure is not held

Experience:• Five (5) years’ experience in a pharmacy environment preferred. Healthcare, senior living industry or long-term care environment preferred.• Exemplary computer skills that include knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products.