Pharmacist - Dispensing

Akina Pharmacy • Sterling, VA

3d

About The Position

The Dispensing Pharmacist is a vital member of the Akina Pharmacy team, responsible for ensuring the accurate verification, and dispensing of compounded medications. This role requires a detail-oriented, highly organized pharmacist who can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while upholding the highest quality and safety standards.
In this role, you will oversee prescription accuracy, verify compounded medications, and collaborate with pharmacy technicians to ensure timely order fulfillment. You will also assist in maintaining compliance with internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality control processes. Success in this position is driven by a commitment to Excellence Always, Go-Getter’s Unite, Compassion For All, and Called To Serve.
If you are a pharmacist who thrives on precision, meeting metrics, enjoys working collaboratively, and takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the success of Akina Pharmacy.

Requirements

• Pharmacist Licensure: Active and unrestricted pharmacist license (PharmD preferred).
• Operational Expertise in Pharmacy Dispensing: Strong understanding of pharmacy operations, including workflow optimization, quality control, and turn-around time metrics in a dispensing environment.
• Attention to Detail: Proven ability to ensure accuracy in prescription verification and medication dispensing.
• Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using pharmacy management systems and software for order verification, documentation, and workflow management.
• Workflow and Time Management: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining precision and quality standards.
• Process Improvement Mindset: Experience in identifying inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Experience with Compounding Pharmacies: Familiarity with 503A or 503B compounding pharmacies is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prescription Verification and Accuracy
• Review and verify compounded medications to ensure accuracy, compliance with prescriptions, and adherence to company quality standards before dispensing.
• Meeting Turnaround Time Metrics for Product Fulfillment
• Ensure medications are dispensed and prepared within established turnaround time goals to maintain efficiency, meet patient needs, and support the pharmacy’s commitment to timely service.
• Medication Dispensing and Fulfillment
• Oversee the dispensing process, ensuring compounded medications are properly labeled, packaged, and prepared for patient delivery in a timely manner.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance
• Adhere to all internal SOPs and regulatory guidelines for pharmacy operations, including documentation, quality control, and beyond-use date verification.
• Collaboration and Workflow Efficiency
• Work closely with pharmacy technicians and cross-functional teams to optimize workflow, reduce errors, and maintain efficiency in order processing.

Benefits

• Medical and Supplementary Benefits: Akina Pharmacy offers two medical plan options with employer premium contributions up to 85%, dental and vision coverage, accident and hospital indemnity, and company paid long term and short-term disability options, available after 30 days of employment.
• Paid time off (vacation and sick time): Take advantage of generous paid time off to recharge, focus on personal priorities, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Paid Holidays (6 scheduled): Enjoy eight scheduled paid holidays to celebrate and spend quality time with loved ones.
• 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a Safe Harbor match up to 4%.
• Rewards & Recognition Program: Be celebrated for your hard work and achievements through our dedicated rewards and recognition program.
• No Cost Medication: Employees are eligible to receive prescribed compounded medications at no cost, after 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree