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Summary
Serves patients by administering vaccines on behalf of the pharmacy as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Prepares and assists the Pharmacy team in the administration of vaccines, including influenza and COVID.
* Administers vaccines to residents in all facilities where required on behalf of the pharmacy.
* Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals, including counseling patients on drug therapies.
* Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the State Board of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Food and Drug Administration.
* Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control protocols.
* Follows HIPAA guidelines to protect patient health information.
* Travel including overnight stay as necessary.
* Meets Expectations of Excellence for position.
* Supports campuses, departmental goals, and the overall objectives of the Company.
* Complies with all laws, regulations, and standards of ethical conduct.
* Performs all job duties with a friendly positive and team-oriented approach.
* Maintains required licenses or certifications in good standing with the State.
* Complies with all Company policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor of Science (B. S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Registered Nurse (RN)
Licenses/Certifications:
* North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX)
* Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE)
* Certified to administer vaccines
* CPR certification
* LPN or RN licensure required if Pharmacist licensure is not held
Experience:
* Five (5) years' experience in a pharmacy environment preferred. Healthcare, senior living industry or long-term care environment preferred.
* Exemplary computer skills that include knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
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