Job Posting: Pharmacist/On-Call

Job Description

The Cow Creek Health & Wellness Center Pharmacy is excited to announce an opening for an On-Call Pharmacist to join our dedicated team. This unique opportunity is best suited for professionals seeking to contribute their skills in a dynamic, culturally rich environment. The role is designed to provide pharmacy services on an on-call basis, meaning the potential candidate will be required to step in during various shifts and periods, ensuring that pharmacy operations run seamlessly in the absence of the regular pharmacy staff.

This position is not remote and requires the candidate to be present at the pharmacy location based on the on-call needs. The successful applicant will be crucial in delivering quality pharmaceutical care to all Tribal members, Native Americans, and non-native patients alike. The opportunity offers a challenging yet rewarding experience in an enriching and supportive setting. If you have a passion for healthcare and community service, and meet the listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides all aspects of pharmaceutical care to eligible patients include, but not limited to dispensing and patient consultation when the pharmacist manager is out of office.
• Reviews medical record for appropriateness of therapy.
• Provides consultative advice to Physicians and other clinical staff as requested.
• Provides medication therapy management to clinic patients in conjunction with overall clinic goals and objectives.
• Assures compliance with all State, Federal and IHS rules, regulations, and requirements.
• Follows all established pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance and direction to pharmacy staff in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.
• Maintains security of pharmacy and pharmaceuticals as required by The Oregon Board of Pharmacy.
• As requested, assists with community health and associated patient preventative education.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Licensed by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for reciprocation.
• Knowledge of 340B and/or FSS program standards preferred.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Benefit Manager and third-party billing required.
• Three years’ pharmacy management experience required.
• Experience using computers required. Experience using electronic medical records systems preferred.
• Experience creating and working with budgets preferred.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Knowledge of standard pharmacy practices and regulations related to the delivery of quality pharmaceutical care as set forth by The Oregon Board of Pharmacy, Federal guidelines, and Indian Health Service.
• Knowledge of retail and mail order pharmacy business.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations.
• Ability to read and understand complex documents and manuals, as well as the ability to write such documents for use by others.
• Ability to operate a pharmacy software system, electronic health records system, and/or electronic patient management system.
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.
• Possess awareness and sensitivity of Indian traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs and ability to work effectively with diverse cultures.
• Knowledge of regulations on the confidentiality of medical records (HIPAA).
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and objectivity under constant pressure and crisis situations. A breach of confidentiality or fraud is grounds for immediate dismissal.
• Ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Be computer literate. Exhibit a level of computer literacy sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, documents, and reports.