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.
• 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.

Required Experience:

• Minimum one year pharmacy experience, previous pharmacy experience in retail or hospital preferred.
• Appropriate state license required. Basic computer skills required.
• Strong organizational skill, interpersonal skills and detail orientation important for this position.

Required 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.