Staff Pharmacist

Staff Pharmacist

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Founded in 1987, Damien Center is Indiana’s oldest and largest AIDS service organization (ASO) and serves more than 8000 individuals living with or at risk for HIV through a comprehensive, innovative approach to care and prevention. Our purpose is to be a trusted partner in providing services, education and advocacy for all people living with or at risk for HIV and any person seeking a safe and welcoming home for care. Our services include care coordination, clinical and pharmacy services, mental health, housing, and nutrition.

Position Summary:

The pharmacist is responsible for accurately reviewing and interpreting medication orders; preparing accurate and complete patient profiles; reviewing profiles for correct drug, dosage, and route of administration; ensuring that a drug duplication or drug-drug interaction exists; ensuring that patient is not allergic to any medication prescribed. They can efficiently perform other professional pharmacy duties including the safe procurement, preparation, labeling, distribution, and control of all drugs. They actively support and participate in pharmacy activities recommended by accreditation agencies and regulatory agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills.

• Interprets, clarifies, and transcribes all medication orders accurately and timely.
• Documents medication order clarifications.
• Monitors medication orders and reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate drug selection and documents dosage recommendations.
• Advises patients and care providers of potential drug interactions, possible side effects, storage information, and instructions on how to use medications.
• Working knowledge of the Damien Pharmacy dispensing system.
• Becomes familiar with how to utilize the Damien Cares EMR for obtaining patient information when necessary.
• Work with other departments within Damien Cares/Damien Center to ensure patient’s needs are met to provide access to care.
• Oversee the daily activities of pharmacy technicians including verifying their order entries, filling and labeling of medications and any other duties related to completion of a patient’s medication order.
• Comply with state and federal drug laws regulated by the state Board of Pharmacy and the Drug Enforcement Administration by maintaining records for controlled substances and storage of controlled substances
• Dispense controlled medications and maintain records as required by appropriate regulatory authorities.
• Inventories, orders, and maintains supply of drugs and other pharmacy supply items.
• Receives and stores incoming orders, verify quantities against invoices, and report any shortages.
• Monitoring pharmacy inventory for outdated and damaged drugs and processing returns to approved vendor for credit when possible.
• Transferring prescriptions to or from other pharmacy locations.
• Trains and supervise pharmacy technicians as assigned.
• Ability to operate point of sale system to accept payment from customers.
• Knowledge of options for patient receipt of medication if unable to pick up at pharmacy.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of pharmacy’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of 340B program and procedures of the program as it pertains to pharmacy operations.
• Demonstrates ability to function as a team member in performance improvement review activities.
• Demonstrates ability to set priorities, work independently and cooperatively with others internally and externally.
• Maintains competencies and certifications necessary for administering injections.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by PIC/pharmacy manager.

Education and/or Experience:

• BS Pharmacy Degree or a Doctor Pharmacy Degree required
• May require additional certifications related to overall operations of Damien Pharmacy
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely
• Good communication skills and a customer-first attitude
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift less than or up to 30 lbs.

• Work or lived experience may substitute for education requirements on a case-by-case basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Possess superior organizational and administrative skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Ability to work independently and achieve high standards of productivity, achieving deadlines and with superior product results. Strong calendaring, organizational, and document management skills required. Proactive approach to solving problems and communicating to leadership. Knowledge of office management systems, procedures, and office equipment required. Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this role must display the highest level of integrity and confidentiality. The individual should have effective communication skills, attention to detail and organization, and flexibility and adaptability. The individual will also maintain knowledge of trends in their area of responsibility.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are general representations of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to touch and handle objects. The employee frequently stands or walks.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Remote work is on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the supervisor.

• Office setting, with sustained use of a computer.
• The noise level in the work environment is minimal to moderate.
• Individuals should maintain personal and professional competency and work to create an environment of courtesy, respect, inclusion, and positivity in all interactions both internal and external to the organization.

FLSA Status: Salaried, Full-time, Exempt

Leader: Pharmacy Manager

Salary: $125,149

Benefits:

• 150 hours of PTO in the first year followed by 195 hours per year moving forward.
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical coverage options include a PPO plan or a HDHP.
• Dental & Vision plans
• Health Saving Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403b Retirement Account with 5% matching and 100% vesting after 90 days
• Life Insurance @ 2 times the annual salary
• Voluntary Life Insurance Plan including spouse and child coverage options
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Premium Subscription to the CALM APP which assists with anxiety, stress & other mental health challenges
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Annual performance review that includes an annual performance-based salary increase

Protecting our team members, clients, volunteers, and community partners is an integral part of how we ensure our continued work with the clients we serve. As a condition of employment, Damien Center requires team members to be vaccinated against influenza and receive a tuberculosis skin test (or chest x-ray) annually, barring an approved religious or medical exemption.

Damien Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Damien Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, other legally protected status, or genetic (including family medical history) information.

Damien Center complies with applicable federal laws and with all state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Damien Center has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please apply at www.damien.org/job-opportunities

This position description does not constitute a contract of employment or guarantee of any terms or conditions of employment. Damien Center employees are employed on an at-will basis. Nothing in this position description restricts Damien Center’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

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