Pharmacist

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (include the following):

Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, including filling, order entry, and packaging

Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications to ensure prescriptions were filled correctly

Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patients' allergies, Incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc.

Interpret prescription orders, to include exercising professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a particular prescription, taking into account patient safety and legal limitations.

Adhere to all Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations

Adhere to all applicable guidelines for compounding

Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed

Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, etc.

Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par

On exception items, look up most cost-effective product to order

Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and when the order can be filled

Restock station supplies as needed - vials, cassettes, labels, delivery tickets, etc.

Oversee the work of all technicians and give feedback to their supervisor regarding their performance

Log all error medication occurrences

Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed

EDUCATION AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree (Pharmacy) or PharmD. required

State Pharmacist License required without restrictions

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1+ years of related experience

Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required

Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines

Ability to solve problems with minimal direction

Great attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines

Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:                 

Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy

Leadership – ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation

Relational – ability to build relationships with business unit management and become “trusted advisor”

Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently

Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level

Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members

LANGUAGE SKILLS:                   

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written form 

Strong communication skills and a customer service attitude

Comfortable with executive level communication

Must be able to frequently communicate with customers and/or with others about customer’s requirements, complaints, and common inquiries.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others inside and outside the pharmacy, including the ability to express oneself and exchange information in what, at times, could be a stressful or high-pressure environment. 

The employee is frequently required to move about the office/pharmacy to access files, use office equipment, and to interact with others.  

The employee must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time to be able to work, communicate on the phone, utilize the computer, and interact with others. 

Employee must be able to constantly operate computers, phones, and other office equipment.

Employee must be able to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the job. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  

Due to the collaborative nature of the business and the need to service customers, the employee must be able to interact effectively with others in an office environment, manage conflict, and handle stressful situations and deadlines.  

Requires desk work in office environment. 

Ability to work flexible hours

FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

Consistent with applicable federal and state laws, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

As an exempt employee, you are required to generally spend at least 51% (preferably significantly more) of your time performing exempt activities (e.g., supervising, managing, overseeing and leading others, or performing executive functions).  It is your responsibility to notify your supervisor if the requirements of the job prevent you from spending 51% or more of the work time engaged in exempt activities. 

This description reflects the Company’s assessment of the essential functions of the job but does not proscribe or restrict other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

I confirm that I am able to perform the functions and requirements of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations, as described herein and explained to me.