Pharmacist

HEART OF FLORIDA HEALTH CENTER INC•Ocala, FL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist ensures accurate prescriptions from intake to final verification, inventory, managing technicians and workflow, while also supporting the Pharmacy Manager in ensuring that the pharmacy stays within applicable regulatory entity compliance. They shall be responsible for assisting providers in choosing correct drug therapies, avoiding adverse medication interactions and events, and communicating with staff across the organization. The Staff Pharmacist must also counsel and educate patients, caregivers, staff and other medical professionals regarding appropriate medication use.

Requirements

Must have a valid Florida pharmacist license in good standing.
Must be immunization certified, and hold a current BLS/CPR certification (must be from AHA or American Red Cross).
Must have a valid NPI number.
A minimum of three years clinical and supervisory experience.
Ability to supervise and train technicians, while also effectively communicating with providers and support staff to increase interdisciplinary collaboration.
The ability to delegate responsibilities and create a climate of teamwork and accountability.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work and workflows.
Must demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service skills.
Must demonstrate an understanding of the intent, and follow standards, guidelines and protocols related to achieving and maintaining certifications by outside agencies to maintain 340B accreditation.
Must demonstrate personal and professional commitment to the mission of Heart of Florida Health Center, Inc. (HFHC), and its Mission Statement.
Provides direct patient care at the HFHC pharmacy sites.

Nice To Haves

Ability to provide bilingual (predominantly English and Spanish) patient care is preferred, but not required.
Familiarity with PioneerRx and eClinicalWorks (eCW) platforms is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Verify accurate prescription entry, billing (insurance vs sliding fee scale), and final product via PioneerRx by comparing product, data entered to original prescription received, to ensure patient received the proper prescription and it is billing accordingly.
Drug therapy consultation via phone, app, or in-person to ensure patient understanding and compliance with medications received. Also, to make aware of possible/common side effects, interactions, and utilization of products such as an insulin and/or blood glucose monitors.
Provides consultative services to patients and HFHC staff to assure safe, effective and costeffective use of medications.
Orders medications through McKesson by predicting pharmacy needs and fulfilling new orders.
Communication with prescribers about patient, prescription, and medication concerns via phone, Rxlocal messaging system, and/or eCW.
Answers phone calls to address prescriber and patient questions and concerns.
Verify billing accuracy for accountable reporting, such as the Marion County programs.
Process prescription delivery to patient homes, Sumter and Marion County Jails.
Fill and verify schedule II prescriptions, and maintain manual and digital inventory monthly. Also maintain inventory for schedule 111-V medications.
Reviews physician orders to assure accuracy and appropriateness, intervenes with prescriber and documents interventions as required. Also provides recommendations to providers to provide optimal care and improve patient outcomes.
Managing the pharmacy staff and the inventory, and ensuring the safe storage of prescription drugs and controlled substances.
Transfer prescriptions to and from competitor pharmacies based on patient requests.
Supports the Pharmacy Manager and Chief Pharmacy Officer by communicating relevant information to pharmacy staff, as well as maintaining HRSA and OSHA regulations.
May assist the Pharmacy Manager with decision making authority regarding staff schedules, PTO approvals, patient complaints/resolutions.
The Pharmacy Manager and/or Chief Pharmacy Officer may modify, add or remove essential job functions as necessary, or as changing organizational needs require, with final approval to come from the Chief Pharmacy Officer.