PRN Pharmacist
Avenue 360 Health and Wellness · Houston, TX
- On site
- Part-time
- $70,000 / year
- Houston, TX
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Job highlights
- Dispense prescriptions and counsel patients on medication.
- Advise healthcare providers on drug selection and dosages.
- Manage workflow and supervise pharmacy technicians.
- Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
- Provide expert drug information and recommendations.
About the role
About Avenue360 Health And Wellness
Avenue 360 is a FQHC that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical needs and social and environmental challenges, like housing. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We believe income must not determine the level of access to quality health care.
Providing comprehensive, high quality, and caring service is the core of what we do, whether medical, hospice care, engaging adult activities, and supportive housing programs. We strive to address the many social determinants of healthy living in Greater Houston.
Our Values PACT
- We take PRIDE in our work.
- We have a positive ATTITUDE.
- We are CURIOUS.
- We are COMMITTED.
- We are CARING and CUSTOMER-SERVICE oriented.
- We are a TEAM.
- We LEARN, GROW, and INNOVATE
About The Role
The PRN Pharmacist manages and maintains workflow efficiency. Additionally, the PRN Pharmacist dispenses prescription drugs to patients while delivering superior customer service. They provide information about those drugs and help patients understand the instructions their doctors or other health practitioners provided. The PRN Pharmacist provides supervision to pharmacy technicians.
What You'll Do
- Comply with agency policies and procedures as well as program specific procedures and protocols.
- Standard pharmacist duties to include prescription intake, verification and patient counseling.
- Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
- Advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications.
- Evaluate appropriateness of prescription orders with consideration for patient safety and legal requirements.
- Performs drug utilization reviews (DUR’s) and document interventions.
- Prior authorization management working specifically with the pre-approval process of filling prescribed medication orders to ensure the proper insurance coverage and efficacy for the drugs used.
- Monitors the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy.
- Advise patients and answer questions about prescription drugs, including questions about possible side effects and interactions among different drugs.
- Provides information and make recommendations about over-the-counter drugs.
- Give advice about diet, exercise, or stress management.
- Advises patients about durable medical equipment and home healthcare supplies.
- Manage workflow process and supervise pharmacy technicians to ensure compliance with all standards of care to include data entry and preparation of medications and work plans.
- Demonstrate ability to set priorities and work cooperatively with others within and outside the department.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to the disbursement of pharmaceutical drugs.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by appropriate management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited program by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
- Doctor of Pharmacy highly preferred.
- Strong clinical skill is a plus.
Key skills/competency
- Pharmacy
- Patient Counseling
- Drug Interactions
- Medication Management
- Prescription Verification
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Drug Utilization Review
- Prior Authorization
- Pharmacy Technician Supervision
- Healthcare Compliance
Skills & topics
- PRN Pharmacist
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacist
- Dispensing
- Patient Counseling
- Drug Utilization Review
- Prior Authorization
- Medication Management
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Healthcare
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your pharmacy degree and clinical skills.
- Emphasize patient care: Showcase your customer service and counseling experience.
- Showcase compliance knowledge: Detail your understanding of regulations and protocols.
- Demonstrate leadership: Mention any experience supervising technicians.
- Apply with confidence: Express your commitment to Avenue360's mission.
Technical preparation
Master pharmacy laws and regulations.,Review drug indications and interactions.,Practice prescription verification techniques.,Familiarize with DUR processes.
Behavioral questions
How do you handle high-pressure pharmacy environments?,Describe a time you counseled a difficult patient.,How do you ensure accuracy in prescription dispensing?,How do you collaborate with physicians?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of a PRN Pharmacist at Avenue 360 Health and Wellness?
- As a PRN Pharmacist at Avenue 360 Health and Wellness, you will dispense prescription drugs, counsel patients, advise healthcare providers on medication, manage workflow, and supervise pharmacy technicians. Your role is crucial in ensuring efficient and safe medication management for our patients.
- What qualifications are essential for the PRN Pharmacist position?
- A Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited program is required. A Doctor of Pharmacy is highly preferred, and strong clinical skills are a significant asset for this role at Avenue 360 Health and Wellness.
- Does Avenue 360 Health and Wellness offer opportunities for professional growth for their PRN Pharmacists?
- Yes, Avenue 360 Health and Wellness values learning, growth, and innovation. While this is a PRN role, there are opportunities to expand your knowledge in clinical operations and contribute to a team that is committed to improving community health.
- How does Avenue 360 Health and Wellness approach patient care as a FQHC?
- Avenue 360 Health and Wellness operates as a FQHC, committed to providing high-quality, caring service to all, regardless of insurance status. We take a 360-degree approach, addressing medical needs alongside social and environmental challenges to promote healthy people and communities.
- What is the importance of prior authorization management in this PRN Pharmacist role?
- Prior authorization management is a key duty, ensuring that prescribed medications have the proper insurance coverage and are efficacious. This process is vital for patient access to necessary treatments at Avenue 360 Health and Wellness.