Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Pharmacist to perfom clinical and professional pharmaceutical work in the compounding and dispensing of drugs and IV supplies. They are responsible for reviewing prescriptions to assure accuracy. Collaborates with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review and evaluate patient effectiveness. Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions. Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares, fills and compounds drugs and IV orders by physicians and other authorize of personnel/staff.

• Maintains narcotic inventory and records usage of all controlled 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, the inherent toxicity of drugs and their side effects, as well as assisting in the prescription of appropriate doses

• Depending upon the assignment, may prepare IV chemotherapy solutions

• May supervise or coordinate the activities of pharmacy technicians who are engaged in the preparation, labeling and delivery of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and controlled drugs and the maintenance of required records.

• Maintain professional working relationships with medical and nursing staff;

• When necessary, conducts and evaluates patient medication histories, assesses compliance and suggests modifications to medication orders to achieve desired outcomes.

• Instruct 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 drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination.

• Maintains pharmaceutical knowledge by attending educational in-services.

• Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy required.

• Current registration and/or license in state of practice

• One (1) year of experience working as a licensed pharmacist preferred.

• Current Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST) or Chest X-ray as applicable per state law or facility requirements

• Current physical exam as applicable per state law or facility requirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required

• Computer proficiency required

  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.