What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist - FQHC Sites position at Lake County?
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.
Summary
Responsible for the provision of virtual and in person pharmaceutical consultation within the scope of practice, in accordance with established standards of care. Works with providers and primary care leadership to achieve clinical and practice goals set by LCHD/CHC. This position is directly supervised by to the medical director.
Scheduled Hours: As needed
- Directly provides pharmaceutical consultation and treatment recommendations for patients to providers
- Provides education to providers as needed or requested
- Meets with patients concerning their medications, when needed.
- Comfort with working with various providers at various hours on an as needed basis
- Exhibits a patient focus and comfort with carrying for varying patient populations
- Participates and presents at clinical conferences and provides medical expertise as appropriate
- Reports all unusual occurrences that may involve the safety and well-being of the clients, patients and/or co-workers, directly to the Practice Manager and/or Safety Coordinator.
- Performs duties in a prioritized, organized and orderly manner to maximize clinic efficiency and productivity.
- Requires completion of a pharmacy training program.
- Must be at licensed as a pharmacist
- Academic appointment at a Medical School preferred.
- Ability to work on weekends and evenings if necessary.
- Demonstrated experience as a strategist. Can set priorities, establish clear (and high) expectations and execute identified strategies.
- Ability to maintain and keep records.
- Ability to work part time, with different providers and patients focus on an on-call basis
- Ability to establish and enhance working relationships with community, governmental and professional health personnel, federal and state officials, and the general public.
- Working knowledge of PC operations and software (Word processing and spreadsheet), and good keyboard skills.
You can find additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team at https://lchdcareers.com. As a public health department, we believe in the science, data, and power of vaccines, like the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, to protect against and prevent illness. Therefore, we require all Health Department staff to receive the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as the annual influenza vaccine unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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