Pharmacist - PRN at Jefferson Community Health Center – Fairbury, Nebraska

Jefferson Community Health & Life is looking for a staff pharmacist to work PRN as needed to fill in the pharmacy.

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides professional pharmaceutical care on an as-needed (PRN) basis to ensure safe, accurate, and cost-effective medication therapy. The Pharmacist – PRN supports the Pharmacy Department by filling in during absences, high-volume periods, or as otherwise scheduled to maintain continuous, high-quality patient care and customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD degree.
• Current and unrestricted license to practice as a pharmacist in the State of Nebraska.
• No drug-related misdemeanors or felonies on record.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete the Sterile Product Preparation Examination within 90 days of employment and recertify annually.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• Previous hospital or clinical pharmacy experience preferred.

Prescription Processing and Dispensing

• Interpret and process medication orders accurately and promptly.
• Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, including sterile products, per established standards.
• Issue controlled substances to patient care areas and maintain all required records.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of work performed by pharmacy technicians.

Clinical Pharmacy Services

• Ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy.
• Monitor drug regimens for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and therapeutic duplications.
• Assist with pharmacokinetics and drug dosing per organizational protocols.
• Review culture and susceptibility reports for antibiotic appropriateness and make recommendations as needed.
• Identify and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors in accordance with policy.
• Provide consultation and clarification to practitioners on appropriate medication use.
• Provide drug education and counseling to patients, families, and staff when indicated.
• Document all interventions and consultations accurately.

Department Operations

• Support the daily operations of the Pharmacy Department to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Assist in completing inspections of medication storage areas and maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean, organized, and safe.
• Serve as a professional resource to pharmacy staff and other departments as needed.

Competency and Compliance

• Maintain current Nebraska pharmacist licensure and required certifications.
• Adhere to all JCH&L, federal, and state pharmacy regulations, including controlled substance laws.
• Attends pharmacy staff meetings
• Attends orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy.
• Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements and passes all tests and quizzes given
• Follow JCH&L policies, Service Excellence Standards, Safety and Infection Control practices, and the Compliance Program

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