Genoa Healthcare: Pharmacist - Floater Job Description

Description

This position is based out of Auburn, Washington and requires travel to provide float coverage at our Seattle and outlying area pharmacy locations.

Summary of Functions:

Supervise and direct the pharmacy processes, and activities of personnel in absence of the Pharmacist in Charge to ensure the efficient and timely dispensing of medications to the clients of the mental health facility, while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws of the Washington State Board of Pharmacy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fill new prescriptions and refills of medications using various forms of compliance packaging, directly to the clients at the mental health clinic, and to any affiliated facilities.
• Be available during the hours of clinic operation on scheduled days. Regular hours of operation are 8am – 5pm Monday through Friday.
• Medication ordering and maintenance of appropriate inventory controls within the pharmacy.
• Within the guidelines of the authorized protocol, manage the storage and designation of sample medications, and patient assistance program medications to clients of the clinic, if required.
• As primary contact between the pharmacy and the clinic, maintain excellent relations with the medical director, case managers and other clinic staff, and provide drug consultation services when required.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the pharmacy technician and phlebotomist/patient coordinator.
• Monitor CBC results for clients participating in the Clozapine Management Program, and communicate to prescribers any adverse reactions to medications.
• Prepare medication emergency kits if required by the clinic for any after-hours dispensing of medications.
• Any other usual and customary pharmacy duties.

Educational or Skill Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, current Washington state pharmacist license, management skills and long-term care experience desirable.

Candidates for the postion will be subject to a standard license and background check.

Benefits and Compensation:

Genoa Healthcare offers a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, Section 125 flexible spending, 401(k) and generous leave allowances.

Genoa Healthcare extends equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees.