Pharmacist, Healthcare

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 pseudo ephedrine 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

Bachelor’s 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