Pharmacist Specialty- Paragon
About The Position
The Pharmacist Specialty performs the duties of a licensed pharmacist and ensures adherence to applicable pharmacy laws and regulations, including State Board of Pharmacy regulations and local, state, and federal requirements related to prescriptions. This role is with Paragon Healthcare, an Elevance Health company that provides infusible and injectable therapies through specialty pharmacies, infusion centers, and home settings. The position is onsite at 3033 W President George Bush Hwy, Suite 100, Plano, Texas. The full-time schedule falls between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with an on-call rotation that includes weekends. Travel to other worksites or locations may be required as necessary.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Pharmacy or PharmD, and at least 1 year of experience as a pharmacist in a clinic and/or alternate-site/home-health pharmacy service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current unrestricted pharmacist license in the applicable state(s).
- Multi-state licensure is required if providing services in multiple states.
- Satisfactory completion of a tuberculosis test is required for the Paragon and Carelon Health business unit.
Nice To Haves
- PharmD preferred.
- Additional licensure in any of the following states: AL, AR, CA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MS, NE, NV, OK, OR, TN, YA, and WV.
Responsibilities
- Maintain established procedures for quality assurance, security and inventory of controlled substances, and disposal of drugs designated as hazardous waste.
- Ensure compliance with laws governing pharmacy practice and drug distribution.
- Consult with prescribers regarding pharmaceutical care.
- Answer patients’ questions and provide information about drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage.
- Ensure necessary stock and supplies are ordered, stored, and handled in an organized and efficient manner.
- Lead pharmacy technicians and delivery/equipment technicians.
- Plan, implement, and maintain pharmaceutical packaging and labeling procedures in accordance with policy and legal requirements, ensuring quality, security, and proper disposal.
- Assist the patient delivery representative with ordering, receiving, maintaining, and tracking infusion-related equipment.
- Travel to different worksites and other locations as necessary.
Benefits
- Merit increases
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Incentive bonus programs, unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
- Wellness programs
- Financial education resources
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Job Type
Full-time
