Pharmacist PRN

## Description

**About Northwest Health Services**

Northwest Health Services (NHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the St. Joseph, Missouri community with comprehensive, patient-centered primary care. Our pharmacy team plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality medication management to underserved populations across northwest Missouri.

## Qualifications

**Position Summary**

We are seeking a licensed **PRN (per diem) Staff Pharmacist** to support our pharmacy operations in St. Joseph, MO. The ideal candidate will provide clinical pharmacy services, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), drug utilization review, and patient counseling in a collaborative, mission-driven health center environment. This role offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in community health.

## **Key Responsibilities**

• Verify and dispense prescription medications in compliance with Missouri State Board of Pharmacy regulations and applicable federal law
• Perform Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services to improve patient adherence, quality of care, and medication compliance; assign appropriate MTM tasks to Pharmacy Technicians as needed
• Conduct drug interaction verification and drug utilization review (DUR); physically review, check, and approve all prescription orders, fills, and dispensing
• Provide patient counseling and drug education to patients and customers as appropriate
• Supervise pharmacy technicians as directed by the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy
• Process prior authorizations; coordinate with insurance companies, providers, and other healthcare facilities via phone, fax, and electronic communication
• Manage CSOS ordering, receiving, logging, and inventory of Schedule II controlled substances; verify CIII–CV controlled substance orders and conduct required inventories
• Perform incoming and outgoing prescription transfers
• Navigate NRx pharmacy dispensing software and POS (Point of Sale) systems; perform prescription filling, electronic claims processing, and patient demographic entry
• Monitor Missouri State Board of Pharmacy, DEA, and BNDD for regulatory updates and changes in pharmacy law
• Assist Pharmacy Manager with creating and reviewing policies and procedures as needed
• Participate in NHS quality improvement activities, peer review, and community health improvement initiatives
• Attend required meetings and provider staff meetings as requested
• Comply with HIPAA regulations at all times
• Perform emergency after-hours prescription filling as needed
• Serve as second on-call contact with alarm company and law enforcement as needed

**Essential Job Functions**

• Provide healthcare services efficiently in a healthcare environment; physically assist patients as needed, exhibiting fine motor skills and precise eye/hand coordination; ability to walk, talk, hear, see, kneel, lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds
• Assess and counsel a wide variety of patients with accuracy, proficiency, and efficiency at an advanced professional level
• Read and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form; understand medical terminology, records, and instructions; demonstrate problem-solving ability
• Communicate with patients, families, and NHS staff utilizing tact, patience, and strong communication skills
• Handle stressful situations with composure and professionalism
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor at all times

**Qualifications**

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (RPh) required
• Active, unrestricted Missouri pharmacist license in good standing; multi-state licensure a plus
• BLS/CPR certification required
• Experience with NRx, QS/1, or similar pharmacy dispensing software preferred
• Strong knowledge of controlled substance regulations (DEA, BNDD, CSOS)
• Experience in community pharmacy, retail pharmacy, or FQHC/health center setting preferred
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) experience a plus
• Demonstrated accuracy, proficiency, and efficiency in a high-volume pharmacy environment
• Basic computer skills required; light typing skills and pharmacy software knowledge preferred
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required for business use of personal vehicle

**Why Northwest Health Services?**

• Mission-driven community health environment serving underserved populations
• Flexible PRN / per diem scheduling
• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary care team
• Participation in quality improvement and community health initiatives

• **Equal Opportunity Employer.**
• Northwest Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.