Dispensing Pharmacist

Humana • Phoenix, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Dispensing Pharmacist is responsible for the accurate and timely dispensing of prescribed medication to patients. The Dispensing Pharmacist work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. The schedule for this position will be: 5:30am-4:00pm (4/10s). However, occasional overtime may be required including Saturdays. This is an ON-SITE role. Non-patient facing role. The Dispensing Pharmacist ensures adherence to quality assurance standards, accurate tracking techniques and a review process prior to shipping medications to patients. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures. Use your skills to make an impact

Requirements

• Bachelors of Pharmacy or PharmD degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Licensed as a PHARMACIST in state(s) of practice
• Ability to participate in Federal prescription programs
• Self-directed, but also able to work well in a group
• Ability to solve problems and encourage others in collaborative problem solving
• Work ethic that is focused, accurate, and highly productive
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient with computers
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
• 3 or more years experience in a high volume community or mail order pharmacy practice environment
• Pharmacist must have the ability to stand during entire work shift.
• Pharmacist must have the ability to lift up to 30lbs when needed.
• Pharmacists possess hand strength to grasp and twist item continuously.
• Pharmacist must have the ability to work around pharmaceutical products.
• Pharmacist must have the ability to reach above waist and shoulders frequently.
• Pharmacist must have the ability to bend below waist and twist frequently.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation of prescriptions via a highly automated system
• Check for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders.
• Check for content and accuracy of all drug packaging and labeling
• Interact with fellow health care team members
• Assure compliance with legal requirements within the pharmacy
• Process and check for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill Braille and Talking Vial orders.
• Pharmacist must be able to perform the duties required in the 3-core areas (i.e.: Puck verification, TOTE verification, and Bulk Up)
• Researching medication issues
• Other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees