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Description:

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers and eight Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program locations throughout Indiana, we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

IHC is now hiring a PRN/Substitute Pharmacist to join our Kokomo team! This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced candidate to substantially impact the lives of patients in our community! The ideal candidate will demonstrate unwavering commitment to the mission of the Indiana Health Center, displaying a willingness to serve, lead with integrity, and exhibit compassion and respect for all individuals.

Meet our Kokomo Team: https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/kokomo/

Hours of Operation:

Monday - 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday - 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday (every other) - 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Pharmacist Job Summary:

The Pharmacist contributes to IHC's mission and goals of patient satisfaction, quality of care, and productivity. The Pharmacist fulfills the medication and information needs of patients in an outpatient setting and provides discounted medications through patient assistance programs such as the 340 Drug Pricing Program. They also ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, IHC's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.

Typical duties and responsibilities:

Preparing drugs and prescription orders for collection or delivery
Overseeing the ordering of equipment and supplies
Controlling inventory
Applying best practice protocols when storing prescription drugs and controlled substances
Verifying prescription details with the healthcare specialists who prescribed them when required
Maintaining an approved drug and controlled substances list and verifying expiry dates
Monitoring product displays, shelves, and the general appearance of the pharmacy
Addressing customers' requests and complaints
Keeping accurate records of inventory, patient information, and insurance claims
Maintaining the retail pharmacy
Providing telepharmacy support
Collaborating with the Pharmacy Manager on the progress and needs of the pharmacy staff
Ensuring pharmacy services are in line with state and federal requirements

Required skills:

Up to date knowledge of the pharmacological uses and side effects of prescription drugs and controlled substances
Advanced knowledge of protocols regulating the safe storage of prescription drugs and controlled substances
Exceptional communication skills in advising customers
Excellent attention to detail
Proficient with learning multiple pharmacy software systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, employees, departmental staff, and supervisors
Requirements:
A Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) accredited by the accreditation council for pharmacy education.
State-approved license to practice as a pharmacist.
Five years of pharmacy experience in a retail setting, including prescription filling and verification, records and legal compliance, pharmacy operations, pharmacy software, and technology systems and insurance.
Certified immunizer
Experience performing prescription dispensing
Strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws
Experience with administering 340B program
Experience in a Community Health Center

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.