Pharmacist

Advanced Rx Management • Fort Lauderdale, FL

20d

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 preparation and dispensing; counsels patients; and supports positive patient outcomes. The Pharmacist collaborates with pharmacy technicians, physicians, other healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and internal departments to support quality care, medication safety, and efficient operations. The role also maintains accurate and confidential records and follows company policies and procedures.

The Pharmacist supports pharmacy operations, clinical patient care, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, medication safety, and team collaboration. Duties include reviewing prescriptions for accuracy and therapeutic appropriateness; dispensing medications; maintaining inventory and records; counseling patients; responding to medication inquiries; coordinating with prescribers; providing immunizations and other authorized services when applicable; reporting safety or compliance concerns; participating in audits and quality initiatives; and supporting staff training and pharmacy projects.

The position requires a PharmD, bachelor's degree in pharmacy, or equivalent pharmacist degree from an accredited program, as well as a current, unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice. The posting prefers 2–4 years of pharmacist experience in a relevant pharmacy environment. Additional certifications and registrations may be required depending on the position and applicable requirements. The role may involve standing and walking for extended periods and, depending on the role, lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

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.
• 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 and independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to 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/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, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential functions of the position; duties may involve sitting, standing, walking, reaching, handling or operating equipment, occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• 2–4 years of experience as a pharmacist in a retail, specialty, mail-order, physician dispensing, healthcare, or related pharmacy environment preferred.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of Workers' Compensation claims and insurance processes preferred.
• Experience with pharmacy management systems, electronic prescribing platforms, and healthcare technology preferred.

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.
• Properly use and maintain pharmacy equipment, technology, software, and dispensing systems.
• Identify operational issues and communicate concerns to management.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance 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, and professional standards, and follow company policies and procedures.
• Maintain an active and unrestricted pharmacist license and required certifications, registrations, and continuing education.
• Handle, document, and dispense controlled substances and other regulated medications in accordance with applicable laws and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete pharmacy and patient records; protect patient health information and comply with HIPAA and other privacy requirements.
• Report medication errors, discrepancies, adverse drug events, patient complaints, and other 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 errors, near misses, dispensing discrepancies, and other 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 related to pharmacy activities.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff, leadership, 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.
• Communicate operational, clinical, compliance, and staffing concerns to management.
• Support company initiatives and other pharmacy-related projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time