Per Diem Pharmacist-Retail

Kaweah Health•Visalia, CA

1d•$71 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient centered pharmaceutical care by performing medication-related duties that involve prescription verification, processing, dispensing, consultation, and education. Assists pharmacy leadership with overseeing pharmacy technicians and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Current California Registered Pharmacist license

Nice To Haves

Pharm. D. degree
Equivalent pharmacy experience

Responsibilities

Ensures appropriate medication storage, security and regulatory compliance in assigned area of practice
Adheres to all Federal and State Laws pertaining to dispensing and filling of authorized prescription medications and supplies, including but not limited to receiving and verifying prescriptions, selecting medication and filling prescriptions.
Adheres to all departmental policies and procedures and regulations.
Dispenses medication, supplies or equipment accurately and efficiently.
Knowledgeable, compliant and adheres to regulations in dispensing control and non-controlled substances, including proper record keeping and documenting necessary monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory reports.
Knowledgeable with 340B rules and regulations and ensures pharmacy maintains compliance.
Assists customers with insurance issues, including obtaining prior authorizations and contacting physicians or other health providers on possible therapeutic interchanges.
Maintains knowledge and facilitates third party insurance, including Prior Authorization process, Medication Formularies, Wellness programs, coupons, discounts, worker’s compensation and other sources of payments, member's enrollment and eligibility.
Provides consultation services regarding medication utilization and safety as appropriate for both prescription and over the counter medications and in guidelines of the California State Board of Pharmacy.
Consults with other health care providers, information resources and payers to optimize therapy and maximize safety.
Assists PIC with maintaining records and reporting in accordance to California State Board of Pharmacy prescription records, electronic records and faxes.
Reports, corrects and maintains CURES information, Control Substances log, prescription records, Pharmacy specific records such as prescription logs, sales transactions, monitors receipts of payments including reconciliation and sales taxes.
Assists PIC with adequate inventory control to process prescriptions in a timely manner.
Reports any dispensing errors, medication errors or HIPAA violations in accordance to KD's policies.
Provides consultative services to patients on medication related matters.
Assists PIC in preparing necessary end of month reports, data analysis and other reporting needs as required.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs.
Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan of Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.