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Amergis Pharmacist in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
The Pharmacist performs clinical and professional pharmaceutical work in the compounding and dispensing of drugs and IV supplies. The Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing prescriptions to ensure accuracy. The Pharmacist will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to plan, monitor, review and evaluate patient effectiveness and adverse effects. The pharmacist provides information and advice regarding drug interactions and potential side effects as well as analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares, fills and compounds drugs and IV orders by physicians and other authorized prescribers
Maintains narcotic inventory and records usage of all controlled substances and pharmaceuticals within the pharmacy
Properly stores biological, vaccines and serums
May provide specialized pharmaceutical services including, but not limited to, advising physicians on issues concerning drug therapy, the inherent toxicity of drugs and their side effects, as well as assisting in the prescription of appropriate doses
Depending upon the assignment, may prepare IV chemotherapy solutions
May supervise or coordinate the activities of pharmacy technicians who are engaged in the preparation, labeling and delivery of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies
Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and controlled drugs and the maintenance of required records
When necessary, conducts and evaluates patient medication histories, assesses compliance and suggests modifications to medication orders to achieve desired outcomes
Instructs patients in the proper use of prescribed drugs; answers patient questions as needed
Individualizes medication regimens using sound principles, accounting for pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic variations in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination
Maintains pharmaceutical knowledge by attending educational in-services
Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy required
Current registration and/or license in state of practice required
One (1) year of experience working as a licensed pharmacist preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.