Bilingual Spanish Specialty Pharmacist

WellDyne•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

At our company, we move fast, adapt quickly, and turn challenges into opportunities—all while keeping quality at the heart of everything we do. We believe that work should be a positive and respectful place, and that with the right mindset, anything is achievable. Our Vision: Fulfill the essential promise of pharmacy care and help people to live to their healthiest, happiest, and fullest potential. Our Mission: To be the disruptive force that drives meaningful change within pharmacy services. Summary The primary responsibility of the Bilingual Spanish Specialty Pharmacist is to ensure accuracy when performing all duties associated with the dispensing of pharmaceuticals, provide customer service to patients and healthcare professionals, and provide leadership and guidance to supporting staff.

Requirements

BS Pharmacy required, PharmD preferred
Active/Clear License to practice Pharmacy in the state of Florida required
Ability to become licensed in multiple states as required
Two years minimum of pharmacy experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bilingual - Spanish
Time management
Oral and written communication skills
Professionalism
Customer service skills
Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
Ability to work efficiently without creating distraction or disruption to other employees
Ability to relate well and communicate effectively with other employees and patients
Ability to work well with various personalities and work as a team
Should be independent and self-motivated
Ability to work and accomplish goals with little to no supervision
Organizational skills
Must be dependable and maintain levels of confidentiality
General knowledge of internet navigation and research
Knowledge of e-mail, fax transmission and copy equipment are essential
Knowledge of laws pertaining to storage, recordkeeping, and dispensing of drugs are essential

Nice To Haves

Specialty pharmacist certification is preferred.
Specialty pharmacy experience preferred
Proficiency with Power Point and Access preferred

Responsibilities

Interpreting prescribers’ prescriptions
Take and pass out-of-state pharmacist licenses
Contacting prescribers and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions and expedite processing of patient orders
Tracking order status and resolving outstanding issues
Consulting with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions
Taking calls from patients regarding clinical issues related to orders or dispensing
Maintain daily production, quality and service levels
Vary work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs
May train less experienced pharmacists
Maximizes positive results in the areas of service and quality
Operates in accordance and complies with all Federal and State pharmacy rules and regulations, and company policies and procedures
Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians
Verify and confirm validity of all prescriptions, including controlled substance prescriptions
Verify the accuracy of prescription information entered into the system by data entry or order entry personnel and product selection of dispensed medications
Work with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs whenever possible
Back up other pharmacists as needed
Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Willingness to work flexible schedules especially during times of peak volume