Pharmacist, Float

Are you looking for an organization where you can make a positive impact in people's lives? Our mission at Signature Health is to make behavioral health, primary care, infectious disease, case management services and more accessible to vulnerable patient populations of all ages across Northeast Ohio. As a non-profit community health center, our team of 800+ colleagues help individuals and families overcome mental health issues, recover from addiction, and improve their physical health.

If you share in our mission and are looking for an inclusive, compassionate and patient-focused agency, then Signature Health is the place for you!

In addition to a rewarding career, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Highly attractive compensation package
• Employer shared medical benefits, dental and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition & Professional Development Assistance
• Generous paid time away from work (PTO)
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible on roles)
• And much more!

Read below how you will contribute to putting good health within reach of all our community members and apply today! 

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the assigned site Manager, Pharmacy, the Pharmacist, Float is responsible for organizing pharmaceutical care for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that improve a patient’s quality of life. You will effectively communicate with patients, prescribers, nurses and other clinical staff members when responding to medication inquiries. The Pharmacist will execute accuracy and attention to detail during the prescription filling process

HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED :

• Actively fulfill pharmacy needs by working at various Signature Health locations as scheduled by your Supervisor.
• Interprets, clarifies, and manages the filling of physician orders using current pharmacy practice laws, acceptable pharmacy practices, available resources, and clinical judgment.
• Performs prospective drug utilization evaluation with every order entry.
• Maintains patient database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over-the-counter and home remedies)
• Monitors drug therapy and pertinent lab information/drug levels and provides appropriate interventions when required. 
• Provide accurate and understandable pharmacy counseling and education to patients.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records and documentation.
• Response to medication inquiries in person or over the phone.
• Provide excellent Medication Therapy Management and bubble packing of medications to patients when appropriate.
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of quality assurance activities and assists with reporting and prevention of medication errors and adverse drug events.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain all aspects of HIPAA, promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.
• May be required to perform telehealth services as determined by Signature Health.
• Adherence and completion of compliance training provided by Signature Health.
• Responsible for and completes all productivity/documentation requirements.
• Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.
• Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE :

• Valid unencumbered Registered Pharmacist (RPh) License in the state of Ohio required.
• 3-5+ years’ of pharmacy experience in clinical setting required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment.
• While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.
• Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work. 
• Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
• Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.

This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time, with or without advanced notice. 

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved.\

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