Pharmacist

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SUMMARY https://freeclinics.org/volunteer/
The Pharmacist is the final point of contact the patient has with the dispensary and generally with the clinic process. The pharmacist labels prescriptions, does the final safety/quality check and counsels the patient on any information pertaining to the medication(s) that the patient needs to know (ie: dose, contraindications, etc.) NOTE: The Free Clinic does not provide medications for mental health conditions, reproductive health, or controlled substances.

SCHEDULE Monday | Wednesday | Friday *Morning Clinics* 9:15am‐12pm Tuesday | Thursday *Evening Clinics* 7:00pm‐9:30pm

TRAINING PROVIDED New pharmacists will have the option to shadow an existing pharmacist to receive hands on training. Written Guidelines for this position are provided on the next page.

REQUESTED COMMITMENT
In the interests of sustainability and continuity, we ask our primary volunteers (those who staff the ongoing clinics) to make a general commitment of one volunteer shift per month, for one year. Busy professionals, who have challenging schedules, sometimes commit to one shift per quarter (4 times per year).

QUALIFICATIONS
 Pharm D, RPH, and pharmacy experience required.  Enthusiasm for helping the underserved.  Detail‐oriented and capable of focusing in a busy clinic environment.

BENEFITS
 Volunteers get to work collectively to assist uninsured families, the larger community, and the Free Clinic, which would not be able to function without the generous support of volunteers.  Valuable health care experience and insight is gained, useful to anyone considering a career in health care or currently working in the field.  A potential letter of reference, for academic and professional applications is available to volunteers who excel.  The satisfaction that comes with being a member of an enthusiastic, diverse, and caring team of volunteers.

Please complete the online application at the Free Clinics Website at https://freeclinics.org/volunteer/
or contact volunteer@freeclinics.org phone 360-313-1389