Salary/Position Classification

• 67.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 19 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

A relief worker for pharmacists in Minot and Bismarck pharmacies for time off and addition educational opportunities for resident teaching. This position will assist in conducting Pharmacy outcomes- benefits to pts by providing improved adherence & disease management, Safety & Reconciliation and Financial savings and valued based arrangements for insurances while increase profits for the pharmacy.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prescription Filling/Counseling Patients Tasks 
  •  Verify profile and billing information.
  •  Verify authenticity of prescription, check for correct drug, dose, and instruction.
  •  Review patient history and medication profile; checking for drug-drug, drug-disease, or drug-food interactions.
  •  Follow standard practices for filling and dispensing a prescription.
  •  Contact physician with any questions regarding prescription.
  •  Dispense medication to patients with education about use and adverse effects.
  •  Monitor patient compliance.
  •  Answer patient questions, current and future, regarding medications.
  •  Review patient medical records when indicated to assist in therapeutic monitoring.
  •  Respect patient confidentiality issues and be courteous to patients and staff. 
• Dissemination of Drug Information Tasks
  • Provide drug information to faculty physicians, residents, medical students, and medical support staff.
  • Offer research or referral of questions which cannot be fully explored immediately.
  • Pursue unclear issues or discrepancies with practitioners regarding patient medication orders such as product selection, dosing, duration of therapy, concerns relating to other therapy or patient contraindications.
  • Make recommendations to practitioners based on knowledge of the patient and other circumstances that may affect the patient’s compliance or therapeutic outcomes.
  • Contact practitioners regarding formulary issues or cost issues as appropriate.
  • Supply program physicians and medical staff with patient medication records from the pharmacy as needed or requested.
  • Instruct practitioners regarding requirements of drug orders as mandated by law.
  • Education practitioners regarding guidelines for ordering and dispensing controlled substances 
• Miscellaneous Responsibilities / Safety
  • Maintain clear lines of communication.
  • Exhibit good customer service skills.
  • Acquire necessary continuing education credits to maintain ND Board of Pharmacy registration.
  • Maintain department cleanliness.
  • Work in safe manner that prevents injury in the workplace.

Required Competencies

• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong team building skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Possess good customer service skills.
• Maintain clear lines of communication.
• Knowledge of clinical processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Registered Pharmacist
• North Dakota Board of Pharmacy license
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.