Per Diem Pharmacist-Retail

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.   

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Not Benefits Eligible

Work Shift

Variable - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Department

8390 Pharmacy-Primary Operations

Provides patient centered pharmaceutical care by performing medication-related duties that involve prescription verification, processing, dispensing, consultation, and education. Assists pharmacy leadership with overseeing pharmacy technicians and ensuring regulatory compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification
Required: Current California Registered Pharmacist license

Education
Preferred: Pharm. D. degree

Experience
Preferred: Equivalent retail experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

Adheres to all Federal and State Laws pertaining to dispensing and filling of authorized prescription medications and supplies, including but not limited to receiving and verifying prescriptions, selecting medication and filling prescriptions. Dispenses medication, supplies or equipment accurately and efficiently. Compounds medications accurately and efficiently. Maintains 100% accuracy in measurements and dose calculations. Maintains proper documentation and logs.
Knowledgeable, compliant and adheres to regulations in dispensing control and non-controlled substances, including proper record keeping and documenting necessary monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory reports.
Knowledgeable with 340B rules and regulations and ensures pharmacy maintains compliance.
Assists customers with insurance issues, including obtaining prior authorizations and contacting physicians or other health providers on possible therapeutic interchanges.
Maintains knowledge and facilitates third party insurance, including Prior Authorization process, Medication Formularies, Wellness programs, coupons, discounts, worker’s compensation and other sources of payments, member's enrollment and eligibility.
Provides consultation services regarding medication utilization and safety as appropriate for both prescription and over the counter medications and in guidelines of the California State Board of Pharmacy. Consults with other health care providers, information resources and payers to optimize therapy and maximize safety.
Assists PIC with maintaining records and reporting in accordance to California State Board of Pharmacy prescription records, electronic records and faxes. Reports, corrects and maintains CURES information, Control Substances log, prescription records, Pharmacy specific records such as prescription logs, sales transactions, monitors receipts of payments including reconciliation and sales taxes.
Assists PIC in maintaining the data bases of all systems used by the Pharmacy.
Assists PIC with adequate inventory control to process prescriptions in a timely manner.
Assists pharmacy administration in Process Improvement and Quality initiatives and processes. Reports any dispensing errors, medication errors or HIPAA violations in accordance to KD's policies.
Assists PIC in training pharmacy staff and supervising pharmacy technicians ensuring the quantity and quality of their work.
Makes recommendations to PIC and OP pharmacy manager regarding any changes to operating procedures in an effort to facilitate smooth customer service and adhere to state and federal regulations.
Helps PIC with scheduling of pharmacy staff to ensure adequate staffing levels to maximize operations and minimize fiscal impact to pharmacy.
Provides consultative services to patients on medication related matters.
Provides in-services to staff and other healthcare providers when appropriate and as needed.
Assists PIC in preparing necessary end of month reports, data analysis and other reporting needs as required.

Addendum (essential for specific dept)

IF ASSIGNED TO HOSPITAL ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Participates in the transition of care process of targeted patient populations through the provision of services such as medication reconciliation, medi