Petroglyphs and Ancient Dwellings.Towaoc!
The Community – Towaoc, Colorado
While being the most southwestern town in Colorado, Towaoc is also the headquarters of the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Reservation. The neighboring Southern Ute tribe and Ute Mountain Utes are the only American Indian tribes remaining in Colorado. While the tribe partakes in a modern lifestyle, they also remain rooted in tradition, keeping alive important ancient customs and belief. Traditionally, the Ute tribe is known for its intricate works of beadwork. Today, they also have a thriving pottery enterprise, and their work is available to visitors at local trading posts and through their own pottery outlet.

Explore the Towaoc area here.

The closest airport to Towaoc is the Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT). The distance from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Towaoc is 133.1 miles.

About the Facility – Ute Mountain Ute Service Unit
The Ute Mountain Ute Service Unit, located on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation provides a number of services to the surrounding area which includes Primary Care (family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics) and additional services (clinical psychology, adult and adolescent psychiatry, child psychiatry, well child care, women's health, diabetes care, dental, laboratory, radiology, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, maternal child health, rheumatology, nephrology, audiology, sports and school physicals, nutrition counseling, tobacco cessation counseling.).

Facility Address: 232 Rustling Willow St, Towaoc, CO 81334

Pharmacist - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Pharmacist shall navigate and utilize EHR systems for managing medical records within Indian Health Services.
• Process prescriptions accurately in adherence to medical guidelines.
• Verify prescription completeness, appropriateness, and interactions as per policies.
• Provide medication instructions and address medical queries following protocols.
• Manage controlled medications and document patient medical information according to guidelines.
• Engage in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model for patient care.
• Conduct specific medical orientations for new pharmacists on Client practices and policies.
• The Pharmacist maintains accurate medical records within established timelines.
• Participate in ongoing medical quality improvement programs aligned with Client protocols and standards.
• Screen patient charts to align medication orders with chart notes, lab work, vitals, and allergies.
• Process new medication orders and fulfill prescription orders as required.
• Ensure accuracy of filled prescription orders.
• Educate patients on medication therapy and provide necessary information.
• Collaborate with the pharmacy team and providers for timely and accurate pharmaceutical services.
• Address provider inquiries regarding drug therapy and ensure proper medication dispensation.
• Recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies and adverse reactions to medications.
• Handle telephone calls, refill requests, and input outside prescriptions into the system.
• Conduct controlled substance audits as directed.
• The Pharmacist assists with order organization and performs patient pill counts at the pharmacy window when necessary.

Pharmacist - REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a degree from a school of pharmacy approved by a state-accrediting agency.
• Shall possess a current, active, unrestricted license from any of the 50 United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
• Shall maintain continuing education/certification and have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a pharmacist within the past 36 months.
• Shall meet all background investigation requirements.