The Pharmacist performs clinical and professionalpharmaceutical work in the compounding and dispensing of drugs and IV supplies.The Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing prescriptions to ensureaccuracy. The Pharmacist willcollaborate with other healthcare professionals to plan, monitor, review andevaluate patient effectiveness and adverse effects. The pharmacist provides information andadvice regarding drug interactions and potential side effects as well asanalyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to preventexcessive usage or harmful interactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares, fills and compounds drugs and IV orders byphysicians and other authorized prescribers

• Maintains narcotic inventory and records usage of allcontrolled substances and pharmaceuticals within the pharmacy

• Properly stores biological, vaccines and serums

• May provide specialized pharmaceutical services including,but not limited to, advising physicians on issues concerning drug therapy, theinherent toxicity of drugs and their side effects, as well as assisting in theprescription of appropriate doses

• Depending upon the assignment, may prepare IV chemotherapysolutions

• May supervise or coordinate the activities of pharmacytechnicians who are engaged in the preparation, labeling and delivery ofmedications and other pharmaceutical supplies

• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws andregulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and controlled drugs and themaintenance of required records

• When necessary, conducts and evaluates patient medicationhistories, assesses compliance and suggests modifications to medication ordersto achieve desired outcomes

• Instructs patients in the proper use of prescribed drugs;answers patient questions as needed

• Individualizes medication regimens using sound principles,accounting for pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic variations in drugabsorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination

• Maintains pharmaceutical knowledge by attending educationalin-services

• Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies andprocedures

• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college ofpharmacy required

• Current registration and/or license in state of practicerequired

• One (1) year of experience working as a licensed pharmacistpreferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.