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.
Essential
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. Qualifications
Experience N/A Education Bachelors degree (BS) and Graduate of Accredited School of Pharmacy. License, Certification, Registration Pharmacist License (Georgia) required at hire Basic Life Support Additional
Knowledge of formulary systems, inventory control systems, cash control and budgetary procedures for a high volume pharmacy. Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with medical staff and patients. Ability to lift and carry a minimum of fifteen (15) pounds.
Complete a Customer Service Assessment.
Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Variable Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job
Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GUP|UFCW|Local 1996 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Decatur MO - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 2808
$72.14 - $93.21 / hour Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).