Per Diem Pharmacist, Newark, NJ

Per Diem Pharmacist

Req #:

Category:
Pharmacy

Status:
Per Diem

Shift: Day

Department:
Retail Pharmacy - NBI

Pay Range: $71.40 per hour

Location:

201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112

Ensures that medications are provided in a safe and rational manner according to legal and professional standards and practices. Reviews prescriptions to ensure that the medication, dose, dosing interval and route are appropriate. Provides drug information to and consults with physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers and patients about medication therapy when appropriate. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age‑specific needs and provide age‑specific treatment and care.

They exercise considerable independent decision‑making. As with any retail per diem pharmacy position, the ability to multitask and work in different locations is required.

Required:

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
• Must hold a valid pharmacist's license from the State of New Jersey.

Preferred:

• A minimum of one year retail pharmacy experience is recommended.

• Day shifts, Per Diem
• The pharmacy is open Monday‑Friday from 9 AM to 7 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM
• Willingness and flexibility to work on alternating and rotating work schedules on short notice

• Responsible for prescription workflow—including accurate data entry, handling of insurance issues, and verification.
• Must document changes or notations to original prescription when necessary.
• Has good working knowledge and abides by insurance rules and regulations ex:
  Medicare D, Medicaid, commercial.
• Provide quality customer service and answering phones in a timely manner.
• Provides drug information and consults with physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers and patients about medication therapy.
• Receives prescription request from multiple sources new and refill and process them accordingly and accurately.
• Ability to use different medication resources to evaluate medication issues such as drug interactions, allergies, etc.
• Works with attention to detail with the realization that errors may have serious consequences.
• Proficient in use of Pharmacy and other departmental software as required for the position.
• Adheres to all necessary policies and procedures regarding CII to CV inventory control.
• Retrieves customer prescription for pick‑up and adheres to policy and procedures to verify correct patient.
• May be asked to operate cash register POS to accept payment and signatures from customers.
• Downtime tasks such as prescription filing and checking for outdates are necessary.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in different locations is required.
• Assist and supervises pharmacy technicians when necessary, plus ability to delegate tasks to technicians during downtime.
• Follows USP 800 medication regulations when required.
• Wholesaler ordering when necessary with accuracy and efficiency, resolves discrepancies.
• Signs and awareness of paperwork and records as defined by company and federal and state regulations.
• Assist the department with pharmacy inventory management; inventory returns; outdated medications.
• Shows inventory awareness, ensures that order quantities are optimal based on usage and shelf levels.
• Willingness and flexibility to work alternating and rotating work schedules on short notice.
• Has knowledge of and uses the reporting mechanisms for variances and adverse drug events.
• Ensures that pharmacy records the temperatures of the refrigerator and ambient room as required by NJ Board of Pharmacy.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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