Pharmacist

Position Overview

The pharmacist provides professional pharmaceutical care through frequent interactions with patients and collaboration with providers, nurses, and other LCHC staff. As a trusted and accessible member of the healthcare team, the pharmacist aims to make direct positive impacts on patients’ health through medication counseling and by serving as a resource for patients and providers. Reports to the Director of Pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients and providers as necessary to identify, prevent and solve drug-related problems.
• Provides accurate, timely information to other healthcare providers and makes appropriate therapy recommendations.
• Documents actions and results in patients’ electronic medical records and pharmacy software system.
• Conducts final review of prescriptions before they are dispensed to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identifies and provides counseling to specific patients based on current prescriptions and medication history.
• Provides medication counseling to patients who desire to speak with a pharmacist in person or on the phone.
• Teaches patients how to use insulin and other injectable products, inhalers, glucometers and other medical devices.
• Oversees the work of pharmacy technicians and plays an active role in technician training.
• Inventories and documents controlled substances in accordance with LCHC policies.
• Processes returns on the cash register when necessary and appropriate.
• Helps maintain security of the pharmacy department.
• Reports medication errors in accordance with LCHC policies.
• Participates in the pharmacy and therapeutics committee at the discretion of the Director of Pharmacy.
• Attends staff meetings and provider meetings.
• Participates in performance evaluations and quality improvement efforts.
• Maintains own physical and mental health required to perform duties, completes required continuing pharmacy education, and pursues opportunities for continuous learning.
• Complies with all state and federal pharmacy practice laws, HIPAA, OSHA, JCAHO regulations, and pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to embrace and personify the mission of Lawndale Christian Health Center.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and set priorities in line with the clinic’s needs; commitment to integrity through punctuality, honesty, teamwork, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills for professional interactions with patients and coworkers.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact well with diverse ages, cultures, and temperaments.
• Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of tasks concurrently.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing or stressful conditions, including schedule changes.
• Fluent use of all pharmacy software and hardware.
• Ability to use an interpreter (or Spanish-speaking technician) when necessary.
• Education: Doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) Degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Registered pharmacist in good standing in the state of Illinois.
• Knowledge: Spanish is helpful.
• OIG background check performed prior to employment.