Description
Position: Pharmacist Location: Mason City, IA Job Type: Contract Contract Duration: 13 weeks contract with possibility of extension or converting to permanent hire Number of Openings: 1 Who we are: AG Globe Services is one of the major providers of clinical and non-clinical healthcare staffing across the United States. We work with Clinical and Non-Clinical professionals to be deployed at Long-Term Healthcare facilities, Hospitals, Medical Centers and Behavioral Health Facilities. Client Overview Our client is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, serving diverse communities that include more than 30 million people across 22 states. They care committed to those who are poor and underserved in its communities. As a single, unified ministry, the organization is the innovator of Senior Emergency Departments, the largest not-for-profit provider of home health care services. Responsibilities Dispensing or supervising the dispensation of medications and related supplies, according to physicians' prescriptions Reviewing prescriptions for accuracy Checking for drug interactions Compounding medications and preparing special solutions Counseling patients regarding appropriate use of medications Overseeing daily ordering, as well as automatic refills Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to plan, monitor, review, and evaluate patient effectiveness Recommending drug therapy changes when appropriate Ensuring the pharmacy complies with all local, state, and federal regulations Educating patients and staff on drug therapies Qualifications Bachelors degree in pharmacy or pharmacology. Proven experience as a pharmacist. Valid license to practice as a pharmacist. Detailed understanding and knowledge of dosage requirements and administration, chemical compounds, and pharmaceutical brands. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and software applications, used by pharmacies, such as MEDITECH and Mediware. Great organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
