Clinical Pharmacist PRN California City, California

Overview This is a PRN position. We are currently seeking a clinical pharmacist who is passionate about delivering the highest-quality care in an institutional setting. The Pharmacist provides professional medical direction, oversight, and direct patient care in a correctional facility. The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL the following functions at a pace and level consistent with the job's performance requirements. The Pharmacist is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services as directed by the PEO Clinical Director. Responsibilities Reviews prescriptions issued by a physician or other authorized prescriber to verify accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed. Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs. Identifies financial responsibility (inmate/resident, corporate, insurance company, etc.) for all incurred expenses. Implements and maintains the OTC medication distribution system utilizing both commissary and medical unit locations. Completes logs of pharmaceutical billings and assists the business office by reviewing all pharmaceutical billings at least monthly. Evaluates and recommends methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of pharmacy services. Maintains a good working relationship with facility staff, medical staff, contract providers, and outside provider agencies. Utilizes established corporate, facility, and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but uses sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position. Assists in the formulation of facility policy for the pharmacy. Interprets, enforces, and adheres to policies, procedures, or contract requirements. Communicates responsibilities, authorities, and accountability to all direct subordinates, so that they are clearly defined and understood. Motivates and encourages staff to perform their duties consistent with policy and procedures. Prepares and maintains a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary, and/or operational records, reports, and logs using appropriate grammar. Reviews reports and records produced on the shifts. Properly processes all reports and documents promptly. Maintains absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Audits medical files for documentation of all provided services. Inspects the pharmacy for items that could be used as contraband by inmates/residents. Securely stores supplies and equipment, or ensures their safe disposal. Monitors and evaluates physical safety requirements of both patients and staff to provide a safe working environment. Accepts on-call status. Attends seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., as required. Attends scheduled staff meetings, promotes communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff, and inmates/residents. Assists in maintaining communications and consistency of operation between shifts in the pharmacy. Prepares and disseminates safety and accident reports as required by policy. Takes appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies. Facilitates, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of organizational efficiency and approved, appropriate medical services. Communicates effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors, and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness, and good judgment. This includes providing information, instructions, and directions; mediating disputes; and providing reliable testimony in court and other formal settings. Reads, analyzes, comprehends, and interprets technical procedures or governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons, and other legal writs. Endeavors to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards, and/or contracts. Remains alert at all times and reacts quickly, efficiently, and calmly in emergency and other high-stress situations. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy. Unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the state of employment. Ability to obtain a DEA number as a pharmacist if needed. PharmD. is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their experience and qualifications.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay:

$75.00 per hour Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 100% (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in California City, CA 93505