Pharmacist, Pharmacy Solutions

About Abb Vie

Abb Vie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience, and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

The primary role is to function as a licensed pharmacist engaged in the practice of pharmacy. The position is responsible for the daily operations of the pharmacy, which includes the preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications, as well as the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients and interaction with health care professionals to assure safe and effective medication therapy. This practice of pharmacy may include but is not limited to: patient counseling;

dispensing of drugs; monitoring appropriate drug use; providing drug information; ensuring proper documentation and record keeping for all prescriptions; providing information on therapeutic values, reactions, drug interactions and side effects; supervising licensed pharmacy technicians; complying with federal, state and local pharmacy laws and HIPAA guidelines; carrying out interventions when appropriate and noting recommendations in patient notes.

• Receive and review prescription orders
• Review and assess therapy for each patient’s prescription to determine therapeutic appropriateness
• Interact with Patient Care Coordinators, pharmacy technicians, PSPs and other clinicians to coordinate medication preparation and delivery
• Counsel patients regarding patient medication and administration of drugs
• Interact with patients, physicians, and third‑party insurance providers
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance with all federal, state and local regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy as well as HIPAA policies and procedures
• Provide clinical and pharmaceutical education and in‑service training for staff
• Disinfect and clean returned medical devices; process medical device returns and conduct functional testing on devices as appropriate
• Successfully complete role‑based training requirements, including passing certifications and competency assessments prior to conclusion of training period
• Maintain a work environment that upholds privacy standards required by law and Abb Vie

• Bachelor or PharmD degree in Pharmacy from an accredited pharmacy program is required
• Licensure in the State of Illinois required
• Two years experience as a Registered Pharmacist pharmacy preferred; experience in specialty pharmacy, infusion pharmacy, or hospital pharmacy preferred
• Must be comfortable interacting with patients and health care providers to provide drug information, advice and counseling
• Must be willing and able to handle on‑call rotations for after‑hours patient coverage
• Must have professional communication skills
• Licensed Pharmacist in CA and IL

• Competitive base pay range with potential for additional compensation based on location and performance
• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical, dental, vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees
• Eligibility to participate in long‑term incentive programs

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans – Disabled.

Note:

No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer remains in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.