Pharmacist - Kokomo/Marion

Description

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers and eight Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program locations throughout Indiana, we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

IHC is thrilled to announce an opening for a passionate and dedicated Pharmacist to join our Central Indiana team! This role will serve patients at the IHC Kokomo and IHC Marion clinics as well as provide telepharmacy services. The new Pharmacist will train at the Kokomo location, and will work at both clinics upon the opening of the Marion pharmacy. 

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced candidate to substantially impact the lives of patients in our community! The ideal candidate will demonstrate unwavering commitment to the mission of the Indiana Health Center, displaying a willingness to serve, lead with integrity, and exhibit compassion and respect for all individuals.

Meet our Marion Team: https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/marion/

Meet our Kokomo Team: https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/kokomo/

IHC's benefits and compensation package includes:

• Day 1 Insurance benefits eligibility
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account when elected
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Employer-paid Group Life, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability coverages
• Flexible Leave of Absence programs
• Personify Health Wellness program with paid incentives for participation
• Two (2) Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7 access to consultive services
• Annual reimbursement for position-specific CMEs/CEs
• Student Loan repayment eligibility

Pharmacist Job Summary:

The Pharmacist contributes to IHC’s mission and goals of patient satisfaction, quality of care, and productivity. The Pharmacist fulfills the medication and information needs of patients in an outpatient setting and provides discounted medications through patient assistance programs such as the 340 Drug Pricing Program. They also ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, IHC’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.

 Typical duties and responsibilities:

• Preparing drugs and prescription orders for collection or delivery
• Overseeing the ordering of equipment and supplies
• Controlling inventory
• Applying best practice protocols when storing prescription drugs and controlled substances
• Verifying prescription details with the healthcare specialists who prescribed them when required
• Maintaining an approved drug and controlled substances list and verifying expiry dates
• Monitoring product displays, shelves, and the general appearance of the pharmacy
• Addressing customers’ requests and complaints
• Keeping accurate records of inventory, patient information, and insurance claims
• Maintaining the retail pharmacy
• Providing telepharmacy support
• Collaborating with the Pharmacy Manager on the progress and needs of the pharmacy staff
• Ensuring pharmacy services are in line with state and federal requirements

 Required skills:

• Up to date knowledge of the pharmacological uses and side effects of prescription drugs and controlled substances
• Advanced knowledge of protocols regulating the safe storage of prescription drugs and controlled substances
• Exceptional communication skills in advising customers
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient with learning multiple pharmacy software systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, employees, departmental staff, and supervisors

Requirements

• A Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) accredited by the accreditation council for pharmacy education.
• State-approved license to practice as a pharmacist.
• Five years of pharmacy experience in a retail setting, including prescription filling and verification, records and legal compliance, pharmacy operations, pharmacy software, and technology systems and insurance.
• Certified immunizer
• Experience performing prescription dispensing
• Strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws
• Experience with administering 340B program
• Experience in a Community Health Center

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.