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Position: Pharmacist (float)

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Description

• Carolina Community Pharmacy Northwest
• Carolina Community Pharmacy at The Village

Description

This position will float between our two Greenwood, SC pharmacies:

• Carolina Community Pharmacy Northwest
• Carolina Community Pharmacy at The Village

General Description

The Pharmacist will be responsible for quality pharmacy services, collaborating with primary care providers and staff to improve the health of patients.

The Pharmacist assures compliance with all regulations of the SC State Board of Pharmacy, and works to achieve the goals, objectives and budget established by CHC’s Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team.

Pharmacy services will include dispensing medications, assisting CHC personnel and patients with drug information and identification, developing and sustaining productive patient relationships, evaluating and resolving potential drug therapy problems identified through any and all available resources, patient counseling, prescription verification, adherence to state and federal pharmacy laws, precepting students and interns, supervision of pharmacy technicians while on-duty, and participation in projects as assigned.

CHC manages patient care using a team-based approach in our interactions with patients and other healthcare personnel.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Knowledge of Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Knowledge of 340B program
• Ability to work with primary care providers to maximize cost effective prescribing patterns, improve clinical processes, and achieve clinical standards across the population of patients served by CHC
• Proficiency in computers, including ability to learn Electronic Medical Records and pharmacy software; also use phones, fax machines, printers, scanner, and copiers
• Ability to carry out supervisory responsibility in accordance with the organization’s policies and local, state, and federal laws
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with frequent interruptions
• Clinically competent
• Knowledge and experience of ordering, inventory, and cost management activities
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff and patients
• Ability to keep customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with clients, co-workers, and others, promoting a positive image for CHC, and fostering an ethical work environment
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with medical information and conform to HIPAA regulations
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills and effective time management skills
• Ability to understand and respond effectively with sensitivity to special populations served by CHC. Special populations include, but are not limited to, those defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, sex, sexual orientation, economic standing, disability status, migrant, homelessness, seasonal workers, the uninsured, and patients with low health literacy.
• Assign, coordinate, and oversee pharmacy technicians’ tasks
• Ensure that all pharmacy technicians are working in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as CHC policies
• Review prescriptions for accuracy, appropriate dosage, directions, drug interactions, and contact the provider if questions arise
• Counsel patients on drug usage, storage, side effects and drug interactions in accordance with federal and state pharmacy laws
• Assess allergy concerns and communicate to patients and prescribers
• Process and dispense prescriptions in a timely and efficient manner
• Bill Third Parties and handle rejections
• Maintain accurate records of controlled substances
• Remove outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory
• Process recalls according to policy and procedures
• Oversee daily ordering of medications
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, physicians, and other health care professionals
• Keep pharmacy secured
• Answer and make patient and prescriber calls
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