Pharmacist

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provide patient-centered care to meet the needs of the community with a focus on special populations. Working alongside our healthcare providers, we have taken an integrated approach to providing pharmacy services with the upmost quality care.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Compliance and documentation

Adhere to state and federal laws enforced by the FDA, DEA, and EPA and provisions of Controlled Substance Act (CSA) regulations pertaining to:

• The security of the drug supply chain.
• The regulation and security of all medication and controlled substances.
• The management of pharmaceutical hazardous waste.

Adhere to and implement regulations and guidelines pertaining to:

• Storage, Transfer & Disposal - Inventory, packaging, transfer, or disposal of all medication and controlled drugs in your custody.
• Security - In the unfortunate event of theft or significant loss of any controlled substancesuch as an in-transit loss during shipmentyou must notify DEA and Local Police; Complete DEA Form 106 (Report of Theft or Loss of Controlled Substances).
• Record-Keeping - maintain complete, accurate, up-to-date records for every controlled substance purchased, received, stored, distributed, dispensed, disposed of, or otherwise passing through your pharmacy.
• Inventory - Maintain complete and accurate inventory records accounting for all medication and controlled substances in your custody.

Customer Service

• Develop, enhance, and/or maintain programs/services based on specific community and patient needs.
• Establish collaborative pharmacistpatient relationships.
• Use appropriate techniques and clinical skills to administer medications, including immunizations.
• Document patient care activities appropriately, according to policies and procedures
• Record patient outcomes according to policies and procedures.
• Use effective communication skills when providing patient wellness, and disease prevention education and counseling.
• Communicate ongoing patient information to other health care professionals.
• Maintain disease and treatment knowledge via current literature and clinical practice guidelines.

Administrative Oversight

• Practice Management and staff supervisions.
• Establish collaborative professional relationships with other health care professionals involved in the care of patients.
• Adhere to and integrate legal, regulatory, safety, and relevant accreditation requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality via an organized, secure documentation system.
• Exhibit practice leadership in organizational and management activities
• Maintain consistent communications with pharmacy management and staff
• Convey a professional appearance, image, attitude, and behavior
• Serve as a mentor for new technicians and pharmacists

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS

1. Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors, and vendors.
2. Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions.
3. Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things.
4. Displays enthusiasm toward the work and mission of Ampla Health.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Valid Pharmacist License.
2. Written and verbal communication skills in English commensurate with college level education, with preference given for written and verbal communication skills in Spanish.
3. Valid California Driver's License, proof of insurance, and personal transportation.
4. Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures, and protocols.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

1. Must be able to interact with patients and staff courteously and calmly.
2. Ability to communicate well with the public.
3. Works well with co-worker and vendors in a generally comfortable environment office.