Pharmacist at DAP Health

Description

At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you're looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.

Job Summary:

The staff Pharmacist works according to legal and ethical guidelines to ensure the correct and safe supply of medical products to all patients. The staff pharmacist is involved in maintaining and improving people's health by providing advice and information and supplying prescription medicines.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dispensing prescription medicines to the public, checking dosage and ensuring that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labeled (pharmacists are legally responsible for any dispensing errors);
• Supervising the preparation of any medicines (not all are supplied ready made-up by the manufacturer);
• Keeping a register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes;
• Liaising with doctors about prescriptions;
• Selling over the counter medicines;
• Counseling and advising the public on the treatment of minor ailments and any adverse side- effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines/treatments;
• Providing specialist health check services, such as measuring and fitting compression hosiery, monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol levels, diabetes screening and pregnancy testing.
• Overseeing the ordering and safe storage of medical products and, in some cases, arranging the delivery of prescription medicines to patients;
• Keeping up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses.
• Managing, supervising and training pharmacy support staff;
• Selling healthcare and other products, such as toiletries, cosmetics and photographic items;
• Promoting sales and developing the business.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Must possess a Pharmacist Degree from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy program and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a community pharmacy setting.
• Must possess a valid license to practice as a Pharmacist issued by the State of California Board of Pharmacy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in compounding and dispensing of prescriptions.
• Knowledge of pharmacy, drug, narcotic, and related laws of the state.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, drugs, narcotics.
• Knowledge of the calculation of doses and the preparation and use of percentage and stock solutions.
• Knowledge of the basic sciences underlying pharmacy, such as chemistry, biology, and physics.
• Knowledge of stock control and related record keeping.
• Ability to apply safety and efficiency in the prescribing, dispensing, administering, and use of drugs and related articles for the prevention of illness and the maintenance and management of health.
• Ability to fill prescriptions and prepare official drugs and standard medications.
• Ability to recognize physical, chemical, and therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Ability to analyze and understand Physicians', Dentists’, or other recognized, medical personnel's oral or written orders involving standard symbols and terminology.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work, in absence of the PIC.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.