Pharmacist

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Location: Deploying to the Marshall Islands

Job Summary:

Acuity is looking for a Pharmacist to support our contract in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Pharmacist to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
• Fills prescriptions, verifying instructions from physicians on the proper amounts of medication to be given.
• Checks for patient drug contraindications. 
• Responsible for verifying the dosage regimen for accuracy and specified amount is within the standard dosing range and frequency.
• Compounds and dispenses medications accurately for delivery to patient care areas.
• Ensures prescriptions are filled accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides medication information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Participates in medical care conferences as directed by the CMO.
• Maintains the security of controlled substances as well as an accurate log of dispensation, waste, etc.
• Maintains adequate stock levels of medications that are high-use (utilization-based) to include key medications for unforeseen events such as outbreaks. (Influenza as an example).
• Develops a re-supply system with the senior logistician that ensures critical use (must have) medications are readily available throughout the medical footprint supported.
• Once the prescription is filled, file the prescription.
• Oversees the work of pharmacy technicians.
• Performs administrative functions such as answering phones and stocking shelves.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols and the Privacy Act.
• Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality, infection control procedures, assuring consistent medication administration, and assuring proper storage and maintenance procedures for all equipment and supplies.
• Be available for on-call duties as required, responding promptly to emergencies and providing care as necessary.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires a graduate degree from an accredited Pharmacy School approved by a state board of Pharmacy or accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).
• Hold and maintain an active and unrestricted Pharmacist License free from any pending adverse actions and the ability to be favorably credentialed by Acuity policy.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a registered practicing pharmacist.
• All Healthcare Providers and medical support staff must have a recent clinical experience in patient care for a least 6 months out of the past year. 
• Experience in both Hospital and Ambulatory Pharmacy, and expertise in both outpatient and inpatient drug therapies.   
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
• Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
• Must have a valid U.S. passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver's License.
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
• Requires a favorably adjudicated CNACI investigation conducted by the Department of Defense.
• Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance with Acuity Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel to Kwajalein is required by air.

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Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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