Pharmacist, Healthcare

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of Pharmacy Manager, performs general Pharmacist duties.
• Maintains pharmacy services in accordance with departmental policies and standards as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Works in concert with Medical Office administration to ensure effective delivery of pharmacy services.
• Performs general pharmacist duties including compounding and dispensing drugs and medicines; reviewing prescriptions to identify overdoses and potentially toxic compounds, bottling and packaging prepared compounds and maintaining records of legend and controlled substances.
• Provides Pharmaceutical Care for our members including prospective, concurrent and retrospective drug utilization review, screening for drug allergies, monitoring interactions and duplications, following-up with physicians as appropriate, and counseling patients. Interacts and consults with physicians and associate providers when necessary to improve quality of care and improve value; educates physicians and associate providers regarding cost effective therapy and drug utilization goals (e.g. target drug programs and formulary).
• In conjunction with Pharmacy Manager orients and instructs new pharmacy personnel regarding departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides drug-related training for pharmacy and other Health Plan employees and providers.
• Participates in patient education programs and coordinates the development of educational materials as appropriate.
• Maintains efficient inventory control and purchasing habits.
• Serves members in a friendly, courteous and expeditious manner, which promotes member satisfaction and retention.
• Partners with clinical pharmacists in medical office.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) and Graduate of Accredited School of Pharmacy.