Staff Pharmacist

Position Summary:

 

The Staff Pharmacist is primarily responsible for ensuring that the medications prescribed are safe and accurate for patients, that the supply is within the law, and that patients are advised about their medications.  This position provides oversight of the activities performed by technicians.

 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

 

·        Responsible for reviewing, interpreting and verifying the accuracy of prescribed medications and labeling based on prescriber orders

·        Conduct patient consultation on prescribed medication usage; provide instructions to patients on how and when to take their medications and inform them of any potential side effects

·        Communicate and collaborate with prescribers to ensure medications are dispensed correctly and provide the appropriate drug therapy treatment

·        Verify the accuracy of prescriptions in the pharmacy management system.

·        Perform Drug Utilization Review to ensure the appropriate use of medications and complete a final check on the production floor of all prescriptions to verify accuracy.

·        Perform clinical consultations with patients to assist them with the management of their drug therapy.

·        Proactively review drug interaction, allergies, incorrect doses, and risks related to polypharmacy.

·        Perform transfers of prescriptions in accordance with federal and state laws.

·        Ensure safe medication use, monitor patient history, and stay updated on advancements in medicine.

·        Follow laws and regulations set by federal and state legislatures and state pharmacy boards during dispensing of prescriptions, ensuring safe use and delivery to patents

·        Provide oversight to inventory team to ensure correct amount of medication is on hand to meet patient demands

·        Will assume all Pharmacist on Duty responsibilities in the absence of the Pharmacist in Charge

·        Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

·        A knowledgeable individual with appropriate industry experience, preferably in the healthcare or mail order/specialty pharmacy industry

·        An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to patients and possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment, maintain confidentiality, and act in a diplomatic manner

·        Ability to independently identify, research and resolve issues

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