Byram Healthcare, Pharmacist

Apria Healthcare•Torrance, CA

1d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve. With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials. If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy.
Currently licensed as a registered pharmacist in California in good standing.
Must be able to interact in a professional manner with physicians, nurses, and other team members with the ability to speak clearly and concisely via phone and in person.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are necessary.
Must be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical calculations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited variation exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must demonstrate ability to problem solve and supervise technicians and other support staff.
Individual should have basic computer knowledge related to Pharmacy Operations.
Must be able to learn pharmacy operating system and other systems/applications as related to the job.
Registered Pharmacist licensed in the State of California in good standing.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in an ever-changing environment.
Good organizational skill and attention to detail.
Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations.
Thorough understanding of pharmacy third party claims processing and reimbursement.
Strong understanding of pharmacy workflow and clinical skills.
Dependable in attendance and job performance.

Nice To Haves

Additional non-resident state licenses are desirable.
Must be flexible with work schedule.
Good organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages patient retention and meets the needs of the pharmacy.
Reviews and verifies all new patient orders using the pharmacy information system.
Assists physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in planning and implementing patient care to ensure safe and effective drug therapy as necessary.
Provides consultation to patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding medications and their use.
Identifies appropriate outcome of drug therapy.
Performs Drug Utilization reviews and documents ongoing drug therapy including the assessment of: Therapeutic appropriateness, Therapeutic duplication, Appropriateness of dose, frequency and route of administration, Adherence to drug regimen, including under and over utilization, Potential drug/food/diagnostic test interactions, Medical conditions that affect therapy.
Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the pharmacy information system of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Ensures the pharmacy complies with all state and federal laws and regulations (including HIPAA).
Monitors stock replenishment, inventory levels, and the ordering of medications.
Prepares labels, packages, and dispenses medication orders when necessary.
Maintain a clean, neat work area, including work counters, shelves, floors.
Maintain proper records, inventory and security on all controlled substances.
Create a positive pharmacy department image through strong customer service, friendliness, and cooperativeness with customers, associates, and outside vendors.
Maintain strict adherence to all Byram Healthcare policies and procedures as published. This adherence applies to all compliance and conformance plans, policies, codes of conduct, laws and regulations in effect.