Overview
Pharmacist (Traveler) Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Pharmacist to join our team as a traveler, providing pharmaceutical care across multiple healthcare facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for dispensing medications, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes. This position requires strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adjust to different work environments and pharmacy practices.
Key Responsibilities
Medication Dispensing: Accurately dispense prescription medications, verifying dosages and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations and standards.
Patient Counseling: Provide patient education on medication usage, potential side effects, and interactions, ensuring patients understand their treatment plans.
Clinical Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to review medication orders, adjust therapies as needed, and participate in patient care rounds.
Inventory Management: Monitor and manage pharmaceutical inventory, including ordering, restocking, and ensuring proper storage conditions for medications.
Quality Assurance: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including medication safety programs, adverse drug reaction reporting, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Adaptability: Adjust to varying pharmacy practices, technology systems, and policies across different facilities while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Skills & Qualifications
Strong clinical knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and pharmacy practice standards.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively counsel patients and collaborate with healthcare teams.
Proficiency in using pharmacy management software and electronic health records (EHR).
Ability to adapt to different clinical environments and work efficiently under pressure.
Education & Experience
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited pharmacy program.
Current pharmacist licensure in good standing; eligibility to practice in multiple states preferred.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a clinical pharmacy setting, with experience in diverse practice areas preferred.
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.