Come and join our Rockport Kennebec Pharmacy & Home Care team!! We are looking for a per diem pharmacist to work as need for additional coverage. This position is not eligible for the full benefits package but is eligible for paid time off through the Maine Earned Paid Leave Act.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pharmacist dispenses prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews prescriptions issued by physician or other authorized prescriber to ensure accuracy, and participates in preparation and dispensing of prescriptions.
• Directs pharmacy technicians engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Enters data such as patient name, prescribed medication, and cost to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory.
• Maintains total compliance with the Maine Pharmacy Act, any other state or federal pharmacy-related laws or rules, the rules of the Board of Pharmacy and, KPHC policies and procedures.
• Maintains established procedures concerning operations, quality assurance, security of controlled substances, inventory control, record maintenance, disposal of hazardous waste drugs, and inspections/audits.
• Ensures consistent familiarity with on-going changes in pharmacy practices, professional techniques, technological innovations, and revisions to industry standards.
• Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clearly understands the purpose of the Improvement Organization Performance program.
• Takes responsibility for self-protection while working in hazardous situations, and practices universal precautions.
• Maintains professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and rights.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Science Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited pharmacy school or foreign equivalent.
• Current Maine Registered Pharmacist License.
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Two or more years of experience in pharmacy operations preferred.