Pharmacist

Company: HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER INC
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

PharmacistAll About Hamilton Health CenterHamilton Health Center (Hamilton), established in 1969, is the only Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) within a 30-mile radius of Harrisburg, PA and continues to grow using a holistic and comprehensive approach to being patient centered. The mission of Hamilton is to improve the health of Central Pennsylvania's residents by delivering high quality, respectful and patient-centered health and related social services that promote access, treatment, education, and prevention regardless of health, economic, or insurance status. Our vision is that every member of our community, regardless of their ability to pay or their insurance status, receives holistic, quality health care needed to create a healthy community. For over 50 years we have been true to these words. As part of our team, you will work alongside a dedicated team that cares and values those we serve.Benefits offered: In addition to your base pay, you are also eligible to receive:

• Paid time off, Catastrophic (CAT)/Sick time, Birthday holiday, and 7 paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental & Vision,
• Company paid life insurance.
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance ProgramJOB SUMMARY: The Pharmacist will dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. He or she may advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Dispensing drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners.
• Labeling, packaging and compounding pharmaceuticals so that all medications are properly dispensed.
• Checking for order accuracy on medicine type, dosage, and correct packaging/ labels on all new and refill orders.
• Educating patients on correct dosage, including frequency of use, time of day, and any possible food or drug interactions.
• Following all applicable local, state, and federal health law (FDA and DEA regulations, HIPAA guidelines).
• Providing immunizations, and other medical services, such as taking blood pressure, temperature measurements, and checking blood sugar levels, as needed.
• Monitoring customers' drug therapies, advising interventions, and informing customers of any potential side effects.
• Ensuring a safe and clean working environment.
• Completing operational requirements of the pharmacy, including verifying order entries, maintaining records of controlled substances, charges, and removing expired and/or damaged drugs from the pharmacy's inventory.
• Participating in Hamilton's efforts related to revenue cycle, which include, but are not limited to, achieving goals for productivity; meeting or exceeding revenue targets; and expense management as budgeted.
• Demonstrating commitment to established Workplace Values: Innovation; Integrity; Quality; Accountability; Respect; Commitment and Inclusion. Practices behaviors that effectively demonstrate the Hamilton's Workplace Values and supports goal to co-create a great workplace.
• Traveling throughout the service areas as required.
• Performing other duties as assigned in support of mission and as required to ensure delivery of consistent high-quality services.Minimum Education/Certifications: Must possess a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy and a current, clean license to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Minimum Work Experience: The ideal candidate will have three (3) years' experience with the 340B Drug Pricing Program in the Federally Qualified Health Center Environment.Other Requirements: Reliable transportation to travel throughout the service area. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
  
  
  
  
  
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