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The PRN Pharmacist interprets physicians' prescriptions and compounds and dispenses medications within regulatory guidelines. Supervises the clinical activities of the pharmacy technicians. Consults and counsels patients regarding the appropriate use of medications and potential drug interactions; handles complex problem resolution. This position is categorized as compliance critical and, as such, requires and is assigned specific responsibility for ensuring continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate and regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Interprets physicians' prescriptions and compounds and dispenses medications within regulatory guidelines
Supervises the clinical activities of the pharmacy technicians
Consults and counsels patients regarding the appropriate use of medications and potential drug interactions
handles complex problem resolution
Responsible for the evaluating preparing and dispensing of medications
verifies prescribed medications according to professional standards, facility procedures, and state and federal legal requirements
When possible, performs medication reconciliation processes to extend a seamless continuum of care for patients upon discharge
Ensures and behaves with a focus on excellent customer service and clinical care
Consults with patients regarding individual medications or supplies prescribed, including dosage, frequency, specialized requirements and possible drug interactions
Interacts closely with individual patients in order to answer all questions and/or concerns regarding their medication therapy
Reviews and evaluates patient's plan of care for therapeutic appropriateness
Participates in achieving business goals and metrics for the ambulatory pharmacy, including assisting in marketing events and promotions
Assists in the fiscal management of the ambulatory pharmacy to optimize profits and control expenses for the ambulatory pharmacy consistently consulting with the other relevant managers and directors
Assists with managing all functions for the ambulatory pharmacy technicians such as hiring, training, terminating, and performance management
Monitors the overall performance of all ambulatory pharmacy staff members to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies, practices and approved pharmaceutical dispensing processes
Assists in maintaining and executing all established procedures concerning quality improvement, quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and record keeping
Submits, reviews, and handles all adjudicated prescription claims to ensure appropriateness of reimbursement, co-pay and related financials and, if needed, follows up all such claims deemed inappropriate
Establishes, supervises and maintains all pricing tables, special tier pricing and related pricing structures as deemed necessary for the operation
Makes recommendations to the managers regarding any changes to improve operating procedures, or to improve and facilitate patient care
Performs prescription verification of all prescriptions and provides technical guidance to pharmacy technicians
Promptly and appropriately responds to patient inquiries, requests and issues when situations are escalated to a higher level of authority. Follows through on closing any outstanding patient concerns to provide a superior level of customer care
Provides consultation on pharmacy and therapeutic matters to various levels of organizational personnel
Assists and reviews daily reporting and scheduling of hours worked for the pharmacy technicians to include sick time, vacation time, personal and holiday time and adjusts scheduling as appropriate to assure optimal patient care is maintained
Supervises activities relative to patient profiles and contacts, ensuring that they are updated as needed for insurance verification and regulatory compliance
Participates in departmental meetings and in-service training for pharmacy technicians
Works collaboratively with organizational personnel on quality, satisfaction, service excellence, clinical care, etc. as needed
Performs related duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelors of Science Degree or Pharm D degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy
current, unrestricted pharmacist license through the appropriate state board of pharmacy
broad training and/or experience in the fields of business administration, sales, marketing, information technology and retail/ambulatory pharmacy
zero (1) to three (3) years of directly related and progressively responsible retail/ambulatory care pharmacy experience
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints
Strong leadership skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to resolve patient issues quickly and creatively in order to improve customer satisfaction
Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, services and drug interactions
Strong organizational skills
attention to detail
Good analytical skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
What we offer:
medical
dental
vision care
comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness
support for working families
backup dependent care
adoption assistance
infertility coverage
family building support
behavioral health solutions
paid parental leave
paid caregiver leave
training programs
professional development resources
opportunities to participate in mentorship programs