Retail Pharmacist

Our promise to you

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Benefits from Day One:
  Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

PRN

Day (United States of America)

5050 WESLEY RD

APOPKA

Florida

32712

Responsible for providing the highest quality pharmaceutical care to patients of the mail order pharmacy. This position reviews prescriptions for accuracy and takes appropriate steps for clarification or correction if necessary. This role monitors daily workflow to meet production goals and complete mail order prescriptions. Other expectations include communicating with patients and physicians regarding drug interactions, medication identification, sensitivities, allergies, and safety issues.

• Receives verbal prescriptions via Interactive Voice Response or telephone from physician’s office and immediately reduces to writing.
• Contacts prescriber for any clarifications or necessary recommendation prior to forwarding to appropriate staff member.
• Transfers prescriptions either incoming or outgoing to appropriate retail pharmacies following state and federal laws.
• Evaluates prescriptions in the pharmacy computer system for accuracy, drug utilization review (DUR), and patient history.
• Checks both new and refill prescription orders for correct medication, labeling, and any errors initially missed.
• Provides support and education to technician staff to decrease overall error rate in the order entry and fulfillment processes.
• Partners with other departments for timely resolution of requests/inquiries to include pharmacy, shipping, customer service, and production, and follows up on requests to ensure they were handled appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Fills and packs all Schedule 2 Controlled Substances while maintaining an accurate inventory, and processes daily orders ensuring that only contracted items are purchased.
• Accepts incoming telephone requests from plan members for medication consultation, patient education, mail order process, and interchange processes.
• Assists in training and orientation of new employees, and participates in quality improvement programs and educational activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate to physician or office personnel regarding prescription clarifications, drug interactions, appropriate uses of medications in a professional manner. [Required]
• Displays superior customer service skills and acts as a role model when communicating with partners, clients, patients or physician’s office personnel on the phone and must be able to retain composure under pressure to achieve positive outcomes. [Required]
• Understands different state laws in regards to transferring medication from one pharmacy to another. [Required]
• Provides patients and partners with appropriate drug information education commensurate with different learning assessment levels. [Required]
• Expected to communicate consistently in a positive and professional manner, giving accurate information to all external as well as…