Pharmacist

As a Staff Pharmacist, you will Prepare, compound, dispense, and sell prescriptions and Pharmacy-related products, answers patient questions, participates in patient assistance and other quality assurance programs, under the functional supervision of the Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Complying with all applicable laws and regulations

- Assisting with the direction and monitoring of Pharmacy personnel and performance as directed

- Preparing, compounding, dispensing, and selling prescriptions and Pharmacy-related products

- Participating in patient assistance and quality assurance programs as directed

- Following proper Pharmacy and regulatory safety procedures and standards

- Submitting appropriate claims for third-party reimbursement

- Consulting with physicians and nurses regarding pharmaceutical questions

- Providing patient/ clients with counseling and education

- Monitoring storage, distribution, and use of pharmaceuticals

- Ensuring that patients/ clients are evaluated for appropriateness of therapy provided by the Pharmacy

- Documenting and reporting medication errors to the PIC

- Maintaining records of all transactions of the Pharmacy as necessary to ensure accurate control over and accountability for all drugs as required by applicable state and federal laws and regulations

- Overseeing prescription processing activities to ensure that quality and standard of practice is maintained

- Participating in regular personnel meetings as necessary

- Complying with Pharmacy policies

- Providing excellent customer service using best practices

- Maintaining inventory and stock levels consistent with Pharmacy goals and manufacturer protocols

- Communicating in a timely manner with customers, physicians, vendors, and colleagues

- Understanding confidentiality with respect to patient/ client care; complying with all federal and state laws applicable to confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (EPHI); and following HIPAA guidelines regarding readily identifiable protected health information

- Administering immunizations

- Updating vaccination schedules from Center for Disease Control (CDC)

- Properly securing and maintaining controlled substances

- Operating the state prescription drug monitoring program

- Properly disposing of hazardous waste drugs

- Following recall protocol

- Complying with the legal requirements for pseudoephedrine sales

- Complying with Medicare Durable Medical Equipment (DME) guidelines

- Overseeing return to stock processing

- Properly disposing of personal health information

- Complying with Continuing Medical Education (CME) Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

- Properly documenting requirements for Medicare Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

- Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

- Maintaining a positive and respectful work environment

- Promoting teamwork

- Providing professional services

Skills and Specifications:

- Excellent leadership qualities

- Ability to act as a team player

- Organizational and time management skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

- Ability to multitask

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Ability to work independently

- Excellent customer service skills

- Ability to build relationships and network

- Computer skills as necessary to operate Pharmacy management software and other necessary programs

- Punctuality

- An example for other Pharmacy personnel

- Knowledge of inventory control, pharmaceutical chemistry and manufacturing methods

- Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding pharmacy

- Self-motivated

Qualifications

- Bachelors or advanced degree in pharmacy from an accredited institution

- Licensed as a registered pharmacist with an unrestricted license in the state of employment and be eligible for pharmacy licensure elsewhere

- Be immunization certified (Preferred but not required).

- Prior pharmacy experience preferred

- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and personnel

- Ability to sit and stand intermittently for long periods of time