Pharmacist- Outpatient

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking: Pharmacist

Contracted Position Hours: Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Days and times can vary.

Our Team:

Jackson Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) located in JacksonMS is part of Acadia Healthcares Comprehensive Treatment Centers the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our nursing team provides compassionate high quality safe and efficient medication dispensing to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Pharmacist:

The Pharmacist is responsible for the accountability of prescription medications to patients and maintenance of accurate records; provides expertise in the safe use of prescription medications in an outpatient clinic setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Fills prescriptions verifies instructions from physicians on the proper amounts of medication to give to patients;
• Checks whether prescriptions will interact negatively with other drugs that a patient is taking or any medical conditions the patient has;
• Instructs patients on how and when to take a prescribed medicine and informs them about potential side effects they may experience from taking the medicine;
• Advises patients about general health topics such as diet exercise managing stress and on other issues such as what equipment or supplies would be best to treat a health problem;
• Teaches other healthcare practitioners about proper medication therapies for patients;
• Completes insurance forms and work with insurance companies to ensure that patients get the medicines they need;
• May oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and/or pharmacists in training (interns)
• Keeps required federal state local or corporate records and does other administrative tasks necessary for the professional practice of pharmacy in a clinic; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilityhere: HRSA Eligibility

Your Education Skills and Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an accredited college or university
• Prefer previous experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment.
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.

• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) including the safe handling administration and documentation of methadone buprenorphine and naltrexone.

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. DEA 42 CFR Part 2 HIPAA and Joint Commission standards) related to controlled substances and patient care.

• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including physicians counselors case managers and support staff to ensure coordinated patient-centered care.

• Understanding of clinical best practices related to substance use treatment including trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have a current Pharmacist License in the state of Mississippi

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