Staff Pharmacist

POSITION SUMMARY:   

Prism Health North Texas Pharmacy is a company providing access, education, consultation and management of general retail and specialty pharmaceuticals for patients of Prism Health North Texas and other Texas providers, as well as the local community.

 The staff pharmacist is responsible assisting the Pharmacy Manager and Director of Pharmacy Services in daily operations of the Prism Health North Texas Pharmacy; the management of supporting pharmacy staff; patient recruitment and retention with an emphasis on patients of the Prism Health North Texas Medical Center and other contracted providers; maintaining compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements of pharmacy practice. The staff pharmacist is to provide clinical services, such as continuing the development and implementation of the medication adherence program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:    Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, verbal and written communication; relationship building with clients and staff; utilizing a computer for typing and conducting research; driving or having reliable transportation.        BENEFITS:

• PTO
• Vision
• Dental
• Health
• 401k
• Sick time

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)    

SALARY RANGE: $132,000 - $162,000

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Provide superior customer service to patients, providers, community members, other employees and referral sources.
• Facilitate management of the pharmacy with the Pharmacy Manager. Tasks included, but are not limited to, the co-management of pharmacy technicians, input into the management of Prism Health North Texas Medical Center’s 340B program and formulary, checking prescriptions for accuracy and clinical appropriateness, inventory management providing, insight and implantation of services that create a high level of patient satisfaction, and working with the other pharmacists to assure maximal financial success of the Prism Health North Texas Pharmacy within its vision.
• Collaborate with the Prism Health North Texas Medical Center providers and staff to optimize health outcomes for medical clinic patients.
• Provides consultation to patients to insure their understanding of therapeutic regimens and specifics of administration, potential side effects, allergic precautions, etc.
• Utilizes skills and experience to effectively deliver Specialized Pharmaceutical therapy and services, including adherence programs, Specialty disease management and immunization services 
• Collaborate with case managers, behavioral health therapists, and any other supporting staff to ensure the access to, and continual adherence to all patients’ medication regimens.
• Understand and provided guidance on all necessary patient assistance services to ensure patients’ access to prescribed medications.
• Marketing the pharmacy dispensing and clinical services to all medical offices and patients within the service area.
• Promote Prism Health North Texas and Prism Health North Texas Pharmacy as a collaborator for excellence in HIV care.
• Work with the pharmacy students to build strong long-term relationships and consistent referrals.
• Be adherent with all state and federal pharmacy laws as it pertains to pharmacy practice.
• Work with the pharmacist team to build in-pharmacy clinical services, to increase health outcomes of patients and new patient referrals in a cost effective manner.
• Work with other Prism Health North Texas departments to help patients utilize Prism Health North Texas services to optimize their health and wellbeing.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or Director of Pharmacy Services.
• Any other responsibilities as defined in the Prism Health North Texas Pharmacy Operations Manual.

 EDUCATION/LICENSURE:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Unrestricted Texas license to practice pharmacy that is in good standing allowing for the dispensing of medications is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Qualifications:

• Preferred 3 years of pharmacy experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses or willing to obtain education, accreditation and certification, as necessary, to provide the pharmaceutical care and services delivered by Prism Health North Texas Pharmacy, including Medication Therapy Management, consultation in specific disease states and administration of immunizations, as necessary
• Knowledge of health and social servic