Pharmacist, Healthcare

• Location 20306 Badger Lane,Onley, VA, 23418,United States
• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Employee Type Regular Full Time (EX)
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

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The Pharmacist assists the Chief Pharmacy Officer in assuring the availability, quality, continuity, and appropriateness of pharmacy services. They prepare, and dispense prescriptions and pharmacy-related products, answer patient questions, participate in patient assistance and other quality assurance programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Licensed as a registered pharmacist with an unrestricted license in the state Virginia is required.
• Must be immunization certified.
• Prior pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Must complete and maintain all recertification requirements for continued licensure and certification, and retain updated copies as applicable.
• Must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for all life cycles.
• Must demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Certification as an Interpreter is preferred and ability to provide bilingual patient care is a plus.

• Provide professional pharmacy services as appropriate.
• Prepare and dispense prescriptions and Pharmacy-related products.
• Participate in patient assistance and quality assurance programs.
• Follow proper Pharmacy and regulatory safety procedures and standards.
• Maintain and use up-to-date patient drug profiles.
• Submit appropriate claims for third-party reimbursement.
• Consult with clinicians and clinical support staff regarding pharmaceutical questions.
• Provide patient medication counseling and education through the proper use of labels, accessory labels and personal contact.
• Assist in maintaining an up-to-date formulary; uses the formulary to dispense the proper generic or brand name drug as prescribed by a clinician.
• Monitor storage, distribution, and use of pharmaceuticals.
• Document and report medication errors to the Chief Pharmacy Officer.
• Maintain records of all transactions as necessary to ensure accurate control over and accountability for all drugs as required by applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Oversee prescription processing activities to ensure that quality and standard of practice is maintained.
• Maintain inventory and stock levels consistent with Pharmacy goals and manufacturer protocols.
• Communicate in a timely manner with customers, physicians, vendors, and colleagues.
• Understand confidentiality with respect to patient/ client care; comply with all federal and state laws applicable to confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (EPHI); and follow HIPAA guidelines regarding readily identifiable protected health information.
• Properly secure and maintain controlled substance inventory.
• Assist in safe-guarding against diversion of drugs.
• Utilize the state prescription drug monitoring program.
• Properly dispose of hazardous waste drugs.
• Follow drug recall protocol.
• Comply and properly document requirements for Medicare DME.
• Other duties and tasks as directed by the Chief Pharmacy Officer.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES ASSIGNED TO DESIGNATED BILINGUAL STAFF

• If qualified, perform interpretation/translation services for ESRHS centers.
• If qualified, assist patients with signing up for the Migrant Clinician Network.