Float Pharmacist Job Iowa Louisiana USA,Healthcare

Location 616 North 8th Street,PO Box 240,Osage, IA, 50461,United States
Job Category Pharmacy
Employee Type Part Time Non Exempt

Sterling Pharmacy is part of Astrup Companies - an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

Looking for a Part-time Float Pharmacist working as needed.
Ability to work and travel to Osage, IA and Austin, MN.
We offer a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.

To learn more about Astrup companies and our history, click this link:

Qualifications:

Required:

Graduate of an accredited school/college of pharmacy.
Licensed as a Pharmacist in MN and IA.
Must be willing to travel to various Sterling Pharmacy locations

Preferred:

Detail oriented and very organized
Able to handle a high stress environment
Two or more years of Pharmacy experience in retail/community setting

Job Description:

The Float Pharmacist will provide pharmacy dispensing and consultation services to Sterling Pharmacy patients and have direct communication with Pharmacy Managers, Store Managers, and/or District Managers.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

Travel to various Sterling Pharmacy locations to assist as a Float Pharmacies.
Build healthier lives through caring relationships with co-workers and customers
Displays superior customer service, in both attitude and action
Understands the customers’ needs are the #1 priority above anything else
Assist in training of other staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and customer service associates
Receive, process, fill, and check prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner
Respond to all patient inquiries in a timely fashion
Provide the best possible service to patients
Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
Abide by all statutes, rules and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both State and Federal
Represent Sterling Pharmacy as a pharmacist to the general public and at professional events
Collect appropriate information for billing of Medicaid and Medicare for DME and supplies
Ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refills where there has been a change in therapy or patient condition
Address and resolve patient/employee complaints in the absence of pharmacy manager
Be prepared and willing to perform pharmacy technician and customer service associate duties, as necessary.
Stay current with the latest information on drug therapy and side effects
Complete continuing education requirements of the Board of Pharmacy
Maintain CPR certification
Complete training/certification for administering immunizations and maintain competency
Help the PIC encourage and support employees engaging with customer on all marketing material given by corporate
Participate in expectations with the Profit Incentive Program
Complete other duties as assigned

Performance Requirements:

Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
Be able to multitask
Be focused and disciplined
Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
Must be willing to travel
Innovate - Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
Embrace our Guiding Principles. Use them to guide decision making.
Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

The ability to maintain a flexible schedule including early morning, evening and weekend hours
In a typical 8-hour day lifting or carrying items up to approximately 25 lbs.
In a typical day standing approximately 8 hours
In a typical 8-hour day spending 2 hours on the telephone
This position will be in a typical retail pharmacy setting at one or more locations and is of normal climate and temperature.