Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Requirements

• Requires BA/BS degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D and minimum of 1 year experience working as a Pharmacist; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Valid Registered Pharmacist license required.
• For Carelon Health business unit, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) verified is required for this position, as per applicable state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance and disposal of drugs designated as hazardous waste.
• Receives and reviews prescriptions issued by prescribing practitioner to assure accuracy, appropriateness of medication, and determine formulas and ingredients needed.
• Ensures compliance with laws governing the practice of pharmacy and distribution of drugs.
• Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interaction, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Engages in consultation with prescriber regarding interpretation of prescription information as needed.
• Ensures that stock and supplies necessary for customer care are ordered, stored, and handled in an organized and efficient manner in the absence of the Lead Pharmacist and/or manager if needed.
• Prepares, fills, and compounds drug and orders by prescribers and other authorized personnel.
• Offers free counseling to customers on how to use devices such as blood pressure or diabetes monitors.
• Strives to improve efficiency and reduce costs in pharmacy area.
• Plans, implements, and maintains procedures for mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, and ensures quality, security, and proper disposal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Pharmacist in a retail setting preferred.
• Experience with pharmacy adjudication platform strongly preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.