Pharmacist

Advanced Rx Management•Fort Lauderdale, FL

19d

About The Position

The Pharmacist provides safe, accurate, and professional pharmacy services in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. The role reviews and verifies prescriptions and medication orders, oversees medication preparation and dispensing, counsels patients, and supports positive patient outcomes. The Pharmacist collaborates with pharmacy technicians, physicians, healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and internal departments, while maintaining accurate, confidential records and following company policies and procedures. The position includes pharmacy operations, clinical patient care, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, medication safety, and team support. The Pharmacist helps maintain medication inventory and safe storage, uses pharmacy technology and dispensing systems, identifies operational issues, and participates in process improvement. The Pharmacist also supports staff training and onboarding and contributes to company initiatives and other pharmacy-related projects as assigned. The role requires a PharmD, bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, or equivalent pharmacist degree from an accredited program, as well as an active, unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice. Two to four years of pharmacist experience is preferred. Other credentials, including immunization certification, DEA registration, and CPR/BLS certification, are required when applicable to the position or state requirements. The job description specifies physical requirements that may include standing, walking, operating equipment, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation is provided as required by law.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, or equivalent pharmacist degree from an accredited pharmacy program.
Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice.
Current immunization certification, as applicable to the position.
Current DEA registration, if required based on job responsibilities and state requirements.
CPR/BLS certification, if required by the position or applicable state requirements.
Strong knowledge of pharmacy laws, medication safety, clinical practices, and professional standards.
Strong knowledge of prescription medications, medication therapy, drug interactions, contraindications, and safe dispensing practices.
Ability to accurately review and interpret prescriptions and medication orders.
Ability to provide clear and effective medication counseling to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet established deadlines.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and company privacy requirements.
Ability to use computers, pharmacy management systems, electronic health records, telephones, and other pharmacy and office equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and healthcare or pharmacy software applications.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
Ability to perform routine pharmacy duties, including handling medication inventory, supplies, and pharmacy equipment.
Ability to perform applicable physical duties, which may include sitting, standing, walking, reaching, handling or operating equipment, occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of pharmacist experience in a retail, specialty, mail-order, physician dispensing, healthcare, or related pharmacy environment.
Working knowledge of Workers' Compensation claims and insurance processes.
Experience with pharmacy management systems, electronic prescribing platforms, and healthcare technology.

Responsibilities

Review, interpret, and verify prescriptions and medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
Safely and accurately dispense prescription medications in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and pharmacy standards.
Oversee and verify medication preparation and dispensing activities performed by pharmacy technicians and other support personnel within the scope of applicable law.
Maintain medication inventory and assist with medication procurement, storage, security, and disposal.
Ensure medications are stored and handled according to manufacturer requirements and applicable regulations.
Follow pharmacy workflow processes while prioritizing patient safety, accuracy, and efficiency.
Use and maintain pharmacy equipment, technology, software, and dispensing systems.
Identify operational issues and communicate concerns to management.
Participate in initiatives to improve pharmacy efficiency, accuracy, and patient service.
Review prescriptions for therapeutic appropriateness, interactions, allergies, contraindications, duplicate therapy, dosing concerns, and other medication-related issues.
Provide medication counseling and education to patients and caregivers.
Respond to patient and healthcare provider inquiries about medications, prescriptions, and therapy-related concerns.
Communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals about medication therapy, order clarification, and clinical concerns.
Support medication adherence and positive patient outcomes.
Identify, document, and appropriately address medication-related problems.
Provide immunizations and other authorized pharmacy services in accordance with applicable law, company policy, and current credentials.
Maintain current knowledge of medications, treatment guidelines, pharmacy practices, and regulatory requirements.
Comply with applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, professional standards, and company policies and procedures.
Maintain an active and unrestricted pharmacist license and any required certifications, registrations, and continuing education.
Handle, document, and dispense controlled substances and other regulated medications in accordance with laws and company procedures.
Maintain complete pharmacy and patient records and protect patient health information in compliance with HIPAA and other privacy requirements.
Report medication errors, discrepancies, adverse drug events, patient complaints, and compliance or safety concerns to appropriate management personnel.
Cooperate with internal audits, quality reviews, regulatory inspections, and other compliance activities.
Participate in quality assurance and medication safety programs.
Identify and report medication errors, near misses, dispensing discrepancies, and other potential patient safety concerns.
Assist with investigating medication-related incidents and implementing corrective actions.
Monitor pharmacy practices for adherence to safety and quality standards and promote continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential documentation of pharmacy activities.
Collaborate with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy leadership, physicians, healthcare providers, and internal departments.
Provide guidance and professional support to pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel as appropriate.
Assist with training and onboarding pharmacy staff on procedures, medication safety, workflow, and applicable requirements.
Maintain a professional, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
Communicate operational, clinical, compliance, and staffing concerns to management.
Support company initiatives and other pharmacy-related projects as assigned.