Part-Time Pharmacist - Behavioral Hospital

About Perimeter Behavioral Healthcare Perimeter Behavioral Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral healthcare providers in the country.

We deliver hope through comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs across several states and care settings.

Our services include inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient counseling and therapies.

We are committed to excellence in patient care and creating positive healing environments for all who enter our facilities.

Role Overview The Pharmacist is responsible for the complete and efficient operation of the pharmacy within all legal and accreditation / certification requirements and applicable facility policies, procedures, codes, and standards.

This includes managing administrative, pharmaceutical, and professional functions relating to pharmaceutical care provided at the facility.   Your Impact As a part-time Pharmacist on our team, you'll :

• Demonstrate compliance with all Joint Commission, OSHA regulations, and state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain state and federal required records and licenses in order to maintain adequate accountability and control.
• Maintain adequate control over the requisitioning and dispensing of all drugs and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Monitor the adherence to pharmacy and facility policies and procedures.
• Perform pharmacy quality assurance program activities.
• Dispense medications, chemicals, and pharmaceutical preparations, safely, accurately, and according to state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate appropriate judgment in communicating with physicians / licensed practitioners, nurses, and other facility staff.
• Perform monthly inspections of the drug storage areas and complete appropriate records for file.
• Review all patient medical records and document pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Monitor patient charts for drug interaction, adverse drug reactions, and all other aspects of appropriate drug therapy.
• Effectively monitor the formulary to enhance the effectiveness of treatment and achieve cost controls.
• Appropriately fill and label all drug containers issued to service departments.
• Appropriately charge patient records for pharmaceuticals used if applicable.
• Dispense all narcotic drugs and maintain appropriate inventories.
• Ensure proper distribution, procurement, and clinical services functions within the pharmacy.
• Inspect all pharmaceutical supplies and services provided by the pharmacy.
• Maintain appropriate antidotes and other emergency drugs.
• Provide counseling and consultation concerning medication to patients, families and facility staff, including providing educational materials, outpatient services, and samples as required.
• Provide appropriate pharmacologic and pharmacokinetics in treatment planning.
• Consult (verbally or in writing) when requested or when appropriate.
• Act as a resource for pharmacy / medication related policies and procedures.
• Promote and participate in patient education (i.e. medication education handouts).
• Provide drug information effectively to the medical and facility staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and records.

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