Pharmacist Specialty- Paragon

Elevance Health • Plano, TX

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist Specialty performs the duties of a licensed pharmacist and ensures adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including State Board of Pharmacy requirements and local, state, and federal rules related to prescriptions. The role is based onsite at Paragon Healthcare in Plano, Texas, and works full time on weekdays within a 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. coverage window, with an on-call rotation that includes weekends. Travel to other worksites or locations may be required. The pharmacist leads pharmacy technicians and delivery/equipment technicians and supports specialty pharmacy and infusion-related services.

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 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 quality assurance procedures, controlled-substance security and inventory, and disposal procedures for drugs designated as hazardous waste.
• Ensure compliance with laws governing pharmacy practice and drug distribution.
• Consult with prescribers regarding pharmaceutical care.
• Answer patient questions and provide information about drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and pharmaceutical storage.
• Ensure stock and supplies needed for customer care are ordered, stored, and handled efficiently and in an organized manner.
• Lead the activities of pharmacy technicians and delivery/equipment technicians.
• Plan, implement, and maintain pharmaceutical packaging and labeling procedures according to 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 match
• Stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Financial education resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time