Job Purpose: The Pharmacist’s primary job functions are the interpretation of the practitioner’s orders, dispensing the appropriate medications, and patient consultations regarding medication use and handling. Acts as therapeutic consultant, instructs nurses, physicians, dentists, and other health care team members about pharmacotherapy. Screens all prescriptions for patient eligibility, dosage frequency, non-formulary and/or restricted status of drugs, route of administration, dosage form, completeness of directions, and proper quality of medication. Checks other work performed by technicians, including but not limited to pre-packaging and restocking. Counsels’ patients on their prescribed medication as to name, therapeutic use, dosage, any possible side effects, and compliance. Coordinates the receipt and distribution of all drugs in an investigational and/or clinical evaluation status and maintains appropriate records regarding their use.

Clinical Duties:

Works with all clinic Providers in managing patients with Hypertension, Diabetes and Hyperlipidemia; performing vaccinations and Medication Therapy Management.

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in California.
• Knowledge and skill required to maintain and provide medications according to pharmacy statutes/regulations, established procedures, and standards of practice.
• Experience in and willingness to provide education to patients about their medications, (OBRA) guidelines and IHS methodology.
• Willingness to function as a member of a health care team.
• Computer literacy.
• Consideration for cultural traditions and needs.
• Must provide proof of completed COVID 19 vaccinations and Booster. Also, the annual FLU vaccine.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Sit and talk or hear.
• Walk and stand for prolonged periods.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understand and respond to a diverse population.

Special Qualifications:

Must be sensitive to the needs of the Native American community which includes culture, traditions, and background.