PRN Pharmacist

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, development disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve.

The Pharmacist in Charge manages the Pharmacy to provide a safe environment to perform all the dispensing functions in the outpatient clinics. The Pharmacist in Charge coordinates with clinic management on any issues relating to the pharmacy. The Pharmacist in Charge is responsible for the agency assets of the pharmacy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job.
• To provide pharmacy services in the outpatient clinic.
• All dispensing functions, including upholding and enforcing all State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.
• Preparing ordered pharmaceutical preparations.
• Contacting and conferring with Physicians concerning medication orders as needed.
• Patient counseling and resolution of patient problems as they arise.
• Organizing daily operational duties.
• Direct pharmacy technicians to maintain quality workflow.
• Perpetuate inventory and records for narcotics.
• Maintain all standards as required by Obra 90.
• Uphold all rules and regulations of Metrocare Services.
• Demonstrate willingness to participate in and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain a clean, organized pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Director may assign additional duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.
• As required for licensing as a Pharmacist.
• Precise, self-motivating, professional acumen, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, good communication skills.
• Must be able to speak in front of unfamiliar people.
• Alert, observant, dedicated, and able to take initiative.
• Computer operations skills.
• Work in a managed work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a current license with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or higher.
• One year of internship.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in retail setting(s).
• Must be familiar with all functions of the pharmacy department.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or American Sign Language is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to work with reports and numbers.
• Ability to calculate moderately complex figures and amounts to accurately report activities and budgets

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment.
• Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Centers liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record.
• Licensed with TSBP.

Benefits Information and Perks:

Metrocare couldn’t have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement Plan, including employer matching

• Health Savings Account, including employer matching

• Professional Development allowance up to $2000 per year

• Bilingual Stipend – 6% of the base salary

• Many other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.
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