Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• This position is responsible for dispensing prescriptions and coordinating clinical services for specialty drugs serviced at the branch location.
• This position is responsible for interacting with the health care professionals in the provision and coordination of customer care.
• Must also translate prescriptions, perform compounds and dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals.
• Must be comfortable communicating by telephone or mail, with patients and physicians for patient care.
• Will also be responsible for resolving orders via the EA (External Adjudication) queue.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This individual must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Will be responsible for: reviewing patient profile, drug interactions, sensitivities and drug usage database in relation to patient’s prescription.
• Determines if prescription requires physician clarification or if it should be forwarded to therapeutic intervention or doctor phone calls for follow-up.
• Enters prescription in to the computer.
• Assists in patient services as required, taking incoming prescription medication questions/concerns from patients.
• Assists in the doctor phone call area and/or therapeutic intervention as assigned and contacts physicians to resolve any questions or concerns.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• Works with other members of the pharmacy to ensure accuracy of prescriptions.
• Dispenses prescription medication and performs final dispensing quality check on all prescriptions for accuracy and dosage.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or Pharm D. also required with at least two years experience as a pharmacist.
• Must have an active license in good standing.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of one year previous pharmacy experience in retail or long-term care setting.
• Appropriate state license required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong organizational skill, interpersonal skills and detail orientation important for this position.