Staff Pharmacist - PRN

Job DetailsJob Location: GEORGE STREET - YORK, PA 17401Position Type: PRNFamily First Health is seeking a PRN Staff Pharmacist for our George Street, York location. Candidates should have a working knowledge of medical terminology and be computer proficient. As the Staff Pharmacist at Family First Health, you should have a positive and outgoing personality with excellent customer service skills and strong organizational skills.

 

This position is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to learn and grow with a terrific team. We’re dedicated to offering trustworthy medical services and care. The Staff Pharmacist position will play a large role in that. If this sounds a like a good fit, we would love to hear from you.

 

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Accurately and efficiently dispense prescribed medications, ensuring proper labeling, dosage, and instructions for patients.
Verify the accuracy of prescriptions, including medication, dosage, and patient information.
Check for potential drug interactions, contraindications, and allergies.
Provide clear, professional counseling to patients on medication usage, side effects, storage, and administration.
Work closely with healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective medication therapy management.
Collaborate with the pharmacy team to improve workflow and optimize patient care.
Conduct medication therapy management to ensure patients' prescriptions are appropriate, effective, and safe.
Monitor patient adherence and suggest alternatives when necessary.
Maintain accurate medication inventory levels to ensure availability of medications while minimizing waste and expired drugs.
Ensure proper storage of medications in accordance with pharmaceutical regulations.
Adhere to all state, federal, and institutional regulations, including the proper handling and dispensing of controlled substances.
Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with HIPAA and other relevant privacy standards.



Provides comprehensive medication review for identified populations with a goal of identifying drug related problems and optimizing guideline drive medication therapy
Provides disease state management for specific populations based on organizational needs
Educates patients on their medications and promotes effective medication use
Identifies patient specific barriers to adherence and develops plan to improve medication-taking behavior (ex. prepackaged medication packs, delivery, med synchronization, coordination with in-house pharmacy)
Assists in addressing medication access issues related to affordability, lack of transportation, shortages
Acts as subject matter expert on drug information and medication management for other departments within the FQHC when assigned
Create a seamless and exemplary pharmacy experience for patients at the health center through promotion of integration of clinical and operation pharmacy services
Meets key performance indicators as determine by department leadership
Other duties as assigned.


 

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

 


Active, unrestricted PA Pharmacist license (RPh)
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (RPh) or Pharmacy doctoral degree (PharmD) from an accredited School of Pharmacy
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Experience caring for patients with complex, chronic medical and behavioral health needs 
Familiarity with Federally Qualified Health Centers, Community Health Centers, or primary care practices strongly preferred
Confidence with technology used in communications, documentation, and record keeping including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Strong computer proficiency and experience;  
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to communicate well and in a caring and supportive manner with individuals of all backgrounds.
Ability to adhere to all Family First Health’s policies, processes, and procedures, especially, Code of Conduct, Workplace Conduct, and the Remote/Telework Policy if indicated eligible to work remotely or telework.
Ability to articulate and advocate Family First Health’s mission and values
Ability to maintain required clearances and licensure.


 

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mental/Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Staff Pharmacist position such as:


Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range.
When teleworking or working remotely, requires working alone in a qualified work setting


 

 

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES


Understands and adheres to Family First Health compliance standards as they appear in Family First Health Policies and Employee Handbook. 
Maintains current knowledge of pertinent federal, state and Family First Health regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are mo