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Staff Pharmacist
full-time•Austin
About this role
Overview
In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient) and staff across all disciplines and departments is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care services.
Responsibilities
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensure that prescriptions are dispensed safely and accurately as prescribed.
- Conduct patient drug regimen review.
- Provide patient prescription counseling services as required.
- Prepare and maintain required records as per requirements.
- Communicate with patients, providers and other clinical staff as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.
- Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers.
- Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.
- Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.
- Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent CommUnityCare in a highly professional manner at all times.
- Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all company policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
- Complete all mandatory training and maintain appropriate credentials/licensure.
- High level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service.
- High degree of knowledge of drug therapy and dispensing medications.
- Basic computer systems knowledge, including but not limited to Microsoft Office products.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
Experience:
- Two (2) years of community pharmacy experience required.
- Experience as a technician or intern may count towards experience.
- Five (5) years of pharmacy experience in community clinic setting, Medication Therapy Management experience preferred.
Licensure and Certifications:
- Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
- Current Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Will be required to maintain a current CPR certification during employment.
What you'll do
- The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care services in collaboration with patients, families, and staff across all disciplines. Key duties include ensuring prescriptions are dispensed safely and accurately, conducting patient drug regimen reviews, and providing necessary counseling services.
About CommUnityCare Health Centers
CommUnityCare Health Centers is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) corporation providing primary care health services to the medically underserved. For over 30 years, we served as the Community Health Centers, operating as a department of the City of Austin. In March 2009, we became CommUnityCare, operating independently from the City. CommUnityCare is proud of its past history of service to the community and looks forward to continuing to provide great care. Our vision as CommUnityCare is to increase access to care and to expand our range of services.
CommUnityCare operates 25+ health center locations in Travis County and central Texas. We offer comprehensive primary care services for the entire family including: family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's health services, behavioral health services, nutrition education, pregnancy and parenting centering programs, specialty services such as cardiology, dermatology, pulmonology and dental care.
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What does a Staff Pharmacist do at CommUnityCare Health Centers?
As a Staff Pharmacist at CommUnityCare Health Centers, you will: the Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care services in collaboration with patients, families, and staff across all disciplines. Key duties include ensuring prescriptions are dispensed safely and accurately, conducting patient drug regimen reviews, and providing necessary counseling services..
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The Staff Pharmacist position at CommUnityCare Health Centers is based in Austin, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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