Pharmacist

Gastro Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Gastro Health is seeking a Part-Time Pharmacist to join our team! Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours. As a Pharmacist you will be dispensing prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care ensuring compliance with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable; enforces all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to drug dispensing and patient privacy, as well as company policies and procedures. This role offers: A great work/life balance! No weekends or evenings -- Monday thru Friday Paid holidays and paid time off Rapidly growing team with opportunities for advancement Competitive compensation Benefits package

Requirements

Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Successful completion of state pharmacy board examination.
Pharmacist license current and in good standing in the state of Insert State of Practice Here.
Maintains continuing education requirements.
Three to five years’ experience in the practice of pharmacy, and one year of experience working with patient management program preferred.

Responsibilities

PRESCRIPTION ORDER REVIEW AND CLARIFICATION:
Verifies source of prescription;
Contacts Physician’s offices for clarification or questions on any orders or prescriptions written by the Physician;
Provides Clinical advice to Physicians regarding medication treatments;
Obtains any and all information necessary from Physician to ensure accurate and safe dispensing of medications to the patient;
Resolves prescription discrepancies.
PRESCRIPTION DISPENSING:
Takes prescription orders over the telephone from Physicians or their agents;
Verifies correct drug is being dispensed and the drug matches the prescription order;
Verifies correct patient for dispensing;
Verifies correct route of administration;
Verifies correct drug dosage and strength;
Verifies correct administration schedule or time (directions);
Includes appropriate manufacturer or other patient education materials with dispensed drug(s);
Obtains insurance authorizations as required;
Investigates and manages insurance denials as required;
Completes quality control and DUR check on prescriptions, ensuring all policies, procedures and laws are adhered to;
Provides patient-specific consultation on all aspects of their medication regimen;
Maintains appropriate records and computer entry of prescriptions and patient information;
Documents patient interventions with adequate detail in both clinical and non-clinical records as appropriate;
Reports adverse events to the appropriate collector, such as MedWatch or a manufacturer, in a timely manner.
OVERSIGHT OF PHARMACY SAFETY:
Responsible for the overall safety and security of the facility and its operations;
Maintains accountability for general supervision of the pharmacy staff;
Provides direct supervision of the processes involved in dispensing and preparing medicines;
Ensures compliance with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable;
Enforces all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to drug dispensing and patient privacy, as well as company policies and procedures.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the temporary absence of the Pharmacist-In-Charge serves in the capacity of supervising Pharmacist.
Partners with Regional Sales Manager by participating in business development activities.
Remains dependable and maintains levels of confidentiality;
Ensures that patient rights are upheld and supports informed decision making by the patient;
Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships with prescribers;
Possesses the ability to recognize the needs of and express concern for others.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Spending Accounts
Life / AD&D
Disability
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Legal
Identity Theft
Pet
401(k) retirement plan with Non-Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employees
Discretionary profit-sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employees