Staff Pharmacist

Fair Haven Community Health Care 

FHCHC is a forward-thinking, dynamic, and exciting community health center that provides care for multiple generations at nearly 140,000 office visits in 19 locations. Overseen by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are patients themselves, we are proud to offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services, as well as evidence-based patient programs to educate patients in healthy lifestyle choices. As we grow and are able to bring high-quality health care to more areas that need access, we continue to put our patients first in everything we do. The mission of FHCHC is “To improve the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high quality, patient-centered care that is culturally responsive.”

For over 50 years, we have been a health care leader in our community focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Fair Haven is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality medical and dental care, regardless of ability to pay.

Job purpose

The role of the Pharmacist is vital toward fulfilling the mission and maximizing the overall effectiveness of the Fair Haven Community Health Center (FHCHC). As a Federal Qualified Health Care facility, our pharmacists play an important clinical role in delivering medication and pharmaceutical care to an underserved community. This includes immunizations, patient consultation, medication therapy management, and management of high-risk patients.

Duties and responsibilities

The Pharmacist is an integral member of the FHCHC team, working collaboratively to assist and support FHCHC providers and patients. Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge and Pharmacy Manager, this position is responsible for dispensing and ensuring safe and efficient delivery of medications to all customers.
• Consult with customers and providers as necessary to maintain open lines of communication.
• Facilitate Medication Therapy Management (MTM) for FHCHC patients.
• Consult with patients regarding chronic conditions such as diabetes to improve health outcomes or refer patients to care team.
• In absence of the Pharmacist in Charge, the Pharmacist would oversee the pharmacy technicians and Pharmacy drivers. 
• Ensure pharmacy is compliant with best practices for 340B contract pharmacies.
• Provide professional consultation to FHCHC patients and prescribers.
• Complete pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; verifying preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections, manage accurate inventory, medication packaging system and oversee patient delivery.
• Support Pharmacy Manager to improve quality and maintain an orderly and sanitary environment especially in the area designated to handle medications.
• Assist Pharmacy Manager to carry out processes that comply with all Federal and State statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy requires, PharmD preferred.
• Related pharmacy experience required. Clinical setting preferred.
• Pharmacist registration in the State of Connecticut is required.
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) certification or willingness to obtain within first year of employment.
• Immunization certification is preferred or willing to become a certified immunizer within 90 days of hire.
• 340B experience preferred.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate high quality interpersonal relations and customer service skills.

Direct Reports

None

OSHA Status

Category I—Increased Risk Position

Potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood borne pathogens, clinical settings

Physical requirements

Physical Demands: Requires walking, bending, sitting, standing, writing, reading, telephone use, data input into computer, pulling medical records, Mental Demands: Ability to cope with continual changing priorities under potentially stressful conditions. Manual Dexterity Required:  Ability to use a keyboard, telephone.

American with Disabilities Requirements:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.