PRN Pharmacist, Terre Haute, IN
Operating Hours: Mondays-Fridays 8am-5pm
Great opportunity for a license Pharmacist to work for a growing family-owned company and family friendly employer. Our employees who excel find opportunity and advancement with new challenges. With a rewarding career as part of an MMG company, you can end each day knowing you are working to improve the quality of life to an underserved community and their families, as well as your own. With integrity, compassion, excellence, and innovation, we are Real People offering Real Solutions to bring Real Value every day.
We are currently hiring a PRN for our Terre Haute, Janus RX closed door pharmacy and our inpatient hospital. Our operating hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5:00pm. No nights, no weekends, no on-call and we are closed on major holidays.
PRN PHARMACIST: JOB DESCRIPTION
I. The following job description identifies the qualifications and standards for Per Diem or PRN Pharmacists.
PRN Pharmacists will meet the following requirements and competencies listed below. PRN Pharmacists
report directly to the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC).
Job Summary: The PRN Pharmacist works under the supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge to
assist with various operations within the pharmacy including, but not limited to:
❖ In the absence of the PIC, supervises personnel and participates in all aspects of
pharmacy workflow including data entry, prescription fulfillment, final verification, and
dispensing.
❖ Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided
to all age groups of patients.
❖ Prepares, labels, and dispenses medications as ordered by physicians or other qualified
prescribers.
❖ Maintains appropriate records for all medications and other pharmaceutical supplies
ordered by physicians or other qualified prescribers.
The PRN Pharmacist will have strong communication skills and be able to perform detailed work.
Work is accomplished in accordance with the policies and regulations of local, state, and
federal authorities as well as accepted standards of practice.
II. Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Distributive Activities:
❖ Prepares, labels, and dispenses medications for all age groups according to accepted
standards of practice.
❖ Performs computer order-entry functions in an accurate and timely manner.
❖ Supervises and verifies appropriate and accurate drug distribution tasks performed by
support and technical staff.
❖ Effectively uses all necessary forms of informatics.
❖ Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
2. Direct Patient Care Activities:
❖ Performs all aspects of pharmacy operations in an environment that optimizes patient
safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
❖ Interprets medication orders, monitors drug regimens, and performs interventions when
order clarification is necessary or when therapeutic problems are identified.
❖ Meets and maintains competencies to perform the required duties of the position.
❖ Assists with adherence packaging and education of use.
❖ Promotes the use of cost-effective drug therapy.
Updated: 04/28/2023❖ Documents activities per departmental policies.
❖ Provide general drug information services when necessary.
3. Administrative Activities:
❖ Monitors activities of the department and takes appropriate action as necessary to
ensure efficient and effective operation.
❖ Supervises support personnel in a consistent and fair manner.
❖ Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and effectively organize workload and problem
solve.
4. Professional Responsibilities:
❖ Completes annual continuing education requirements.
❖ Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
❖ Adheres to improvements set in place by the PIC as a result of continuous quality
improvement (CQI) activities.
❖ Follows accepted standards of practice and adheres to federal, state, and local
regulations as well as the policies and procedures of the organization.
5. Regulatory Requirements:
❖ Graduation from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on
Pharmaceutical Education; Baccalaureate or PharmD degree required.
❖ Current and valid registration and licensure by the State Board of Pharmacy as a
Pharmacist.
❖ Abide by and uphold the privacy rule standards of HIPAA.
6. Language Skills:
❖ Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
7. Skills:
❖ Moderate computer knowledge.
❖ Proficiency in pharmacy computer systems.
8. Physical Demands:
❖ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
