Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Pharmacy or related field required.
• Pharmacy License (in good standing) required in the state of operation.
• Three years experience in pharmaceutical department.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, pharmacy laws, rules, and guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong customer service skills, strong multi-tasking, organization, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good leadership abilities with capability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Successfully completes required continuing education hours and maintains Pharmacy License in good standing.
• Working knowledge of perpetual inventory procedures.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Receive prescription and refill requests from customers and/or clinics and fill prescriptions requests efficiently and accurately and in a professional and courteous manner.
• Dispense medications as prescribed; oversee and ensure accurate retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, mixing, packaging and/or labeling of products.
• Provide medication counsel and advise customers on both prescription and over-the-counter medications regarding use, dosage, drug interactions/side effects, storage, etc.
• Responsible to order, stock, check inventory, and perform cycle counts in the pharmacy, for both prescription and over-the-counter items and maintain familiarity of department products.
• Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, condition and ensure all products are stored in appropriate areas.
• Ensure all outdated/damaged products are handled per established guidelines.
• Maintain Pharmacy records to include, but not limited to, customer profiles, insurance forms, pharmacy record/POS systems, inventories, control records and registries (i.e., poisons, narcotics, controlled substances, etc.).
• Lead and/or oversee pharmacy technicians and/or pharmacy interns as needed to ensure efficient and accurate service is provided.
• Communicate with the Pharmacy Manager about any potential concerns.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked department; ensure the department complies with Company standards.
• Maintain and implement pharmacy programs (i.e. security measures, immunizations and other clinical programs) accordingly.
• May be responsible to provide clinical care services as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends and best Pharmacy practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure company legal compliance/ Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations.
• Understand and communicate Company service and loyalty programs and model high standards of service to achieve a customer oriented store.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Pharmacy preferred.
• Immunization Certification preferred.
• Bilingual skills helpful based on demographic region.