JOB SUMMARY
The SHaW Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for safely and accurately dispensing both prescription and over-the-counter medications to students. The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive medication counseling to students, as well as pharmaceutical information to clinical staff.
SHaW is committed to diversity and inclusion, competence in working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations, and awareness of how issues of difference, power, and privilege manifest in higher education environments. The ideal candidate promotes health equity and reduces health disparities by demonstrating and supporting an understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation for health equity, social justice, cultural humility, and inclusiveness.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Fills prescriptions for students and provides comprehensive medication counseling. Monitors for allergies, contraindications, and drug interactions.
- Counsels patients to ensure an understanding of the therapeutic plans, the appropriate use of medication, and the benefits and risks of such plans.
- Ensures that medications are labeled appropriately and that products are delivered to patients in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
- Collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners, and patients as needed to establish therapeutic objectives. Recommends and advises on appropriate drug entities, dosages, and dosage schedules.
- Serves as a clinical resource for pharmaceutical related questions from providers, nurses, trainers, and students.
- Prepares medication for patient use according to current standards of practice in the profession of pharmacy.
- Maintains control records on drugs received and dispensed. Utilizes perpetual inventory for class II medications. Prepares all reports as required.
- Performs semi-annual physical inventory of pharmacy stock and prepares associated reports. Maintains secured medication inventories within and outside the pharmacy
- Obtains student insurance information and resolves prescription insurance rejections; bills third party prescription insurance carriers on behalf of patients.
- Makes recommendations regarding pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Counsels patients and serves as resource to clinicians on a variety of health and wellness issues.
- Assists in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating pharmacy interns and experiential learners.
- Collaborates with the Department of Public Health and maintains records per federal and state mandates.
- Participates in various Student Health and Wellness in-service continuing education programs, committees, and advisory groups.
- Performs related work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PharmD or equivalent qualification.
- Connecticut Pharmacist License.
- Immunization Certification.
- CPR Certification.
- One to two years of experience as a practicing pharmacist.
- Must have a demonstrated understanding of and stated commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity issues.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a college health environment.
- Knowledge of pharmacy insurance.
- Naloxone training.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a permanent 10-month position, 28 hours a week, that runs from mid-July through mid-May annually. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits, please visit hr.uconn.edu and explore the sections under the Benefits & Leaves and Engagement & Learning headers. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #498659 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on November 11, 2024.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.