Staff Pharmacist 7 on 7 off (7am-(pm) Portland, ME
We are searching for a Pharmacist for a full time assignment for direct hire after 13 weeks. If you are interested in learning more about this assignment please send resume to [email protected].
Schedule: Sunday Saturday , 7 on 7 off ( 7:00am 9:00pm)
Environment: LTC Mail Order
Responsibilities:
- Accept and dispense prescription medications. Monitor patient medication compliance and over-usage patterns.
- Ensuring that the supply of medicines is within the law.
- Accurately maintain confidential records of all patients ensure proper management of patient records and pharmacy files.
- Advising patients about medicines, including how to take them, what reactions may occur and answering patients' questions.
- Provide consultation on prescription and non-prescription medications for storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
- Provide services to patients, such as smoking cessation, blood pressure measurement and cholesterol management. Educate patients on proper handling of medical devices such as blood pressure monitor and glucose meters.
- Compound medications for external or internal use. Prepare sterile solutions following proper procedures. Supervise pharmacy staff members including pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks, etc.
- Maintain appropriate inventory on pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
- Identify patients drug-related problems and effectively communicate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners.
- Work in conjunction with physicians, nurses, other pharmacists, pharmacy interns, etc.
- Maine Pharmacist License
- LTC experience is a plus
- Pharmacist Experience
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled