Mail Order Pharmacist

Maxor National Pharmacy Services • Amarillo, TX

288d • Remote

About The Position

The Mail Order Pharmacist ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations for the mail order pharmacy. Responsible for processing and verifying prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and maintaining compliance with pharmacy regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or Pharm. D., from an approved school of pharmacy and registration by the state board of licensure.
• One-year experience as a practicing pharmacist is preferred.
• Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to the disbursement of pharmaceutical drugs.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements (if applicable).
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to assume essential responsibilities and duties in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and fill drug orders.
• Provide patient information and counseling.
• In the absence of store Pharmacist-In-Charge/Pharmacy Manager, may be required to act as the alternate store leader, responsible for managing ongoing functions of the pharmacy.
• Contact and confer with physicians regarding questions or irregularities on prescriptions.
• Dispense prescriptions, compound, and prepare I.V. admixtures (if applicable).
• Monitor drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, allergies and appropriateness.
• Maintain patients' medication records.
• Maintain inventory and records of controlled drugs and other drugs as required by law.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in routine performance of their duties.
• Provide drug information to professional staff and patients as necessary.
• Participate in inventory control programs such as ordering, inventorying and monitoring correct pricing and quantities.
• Attend and participate in programs, committees, meetings, and functions as required by the facility or pharmacy.
• Participate in educational programs for professional staff as necessary.
• Participate in pharmacy orientation programs, pharmacy staff meetings and in-service educational programs.
• Participate in activities resolving unsafe and unsanitary practices.
• Exemplify excellence in customer communications and service.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members to enhance the team concept.
• Participate in the Performance Improvement Program.
• Maintains regular attendance in accordance with established policies.
• Promptly report any allegations of impropriety to the Compliance Department.
• Comply with Maxor's Ethical Business Conduct policy and Maxor's Compliance Program.
• Remain free from exclusion under the OIG and SAMS Medicare/Medicaid lists.
• Complete required training and ensure the departmental staff training is completed as required.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Ensure staff is informed of product upgrades or enhancements in a timely manner.
• Hire and train competent staff.
• On a biweekly basis, verify departmental timesheets for departmental employees ensuring the timesheets are accurate based on the work-schedule and necessary corrections are done prior to Payroll submission.
• Develop and mentor departmental staff by providing career coaching; motivate departmental staff, individually and as a group; understand and support diversity; and establish an effective team.
• Conduct initial and annual performance evaluations.
• Promote teamwork; discipline staff when warranted.

Benefits

• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing resources
• Nationwide Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO with employee-friendly plan design, including a $850 individual annual medical deductible and $25 office visit copays, with low biweekly premiums
• Company-paid basic life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Rx, dental, vision, other voluntary benefits, and FSA
• Employer-matched 401k Plan
• Industry-leading PTO plan
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree