Pharmacy Floater FT - Syracuse

Northeast Grocery•City of Syracuse, NY

12d•$50 - $72

About The Position

The Pharmacy Floater administers the dispensing of medication to patients pursuant to valid prescriptions, with a strong focus on accuracy and patient education, and is responsible for the daily operations of the pharmacy department. The pharmacist communicates with prescribers, counsels and assists patients with health care concerns, and participates in patient-centered services such as immunizations, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), and wellness programs. The role provides friendly, helpful, and efficient service to customers and may require overnight hotel stays.

Requirements

Licensed and registered Pharmacist in good standing in the state of practice.
Immunization certification, or agreement to complete it.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and electronically.
Strong decision-making, leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage others, resolve customer issues, and assign, prioritize, and evaluate others’ work.
Maintain a professional appearance, including compliance with the dress code.
General knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and automated dispensing systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Valid driver’s license; must be 21 years of age and submit to driver-license monitoring.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and follow-through to achieve desired results and objectives.
Five-year Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable federal and state laws, pharmacy regulations, and company policies.
Prepare and dispense prescription medications; maintain required records; perform accurate third-party adjudication and patient charging; and manage inventory.
Counsel patients and medical providers about medications, including their purpose, dosage, interactions, and side effects.
Monitor patients’ health and progress to support compliance and optimize therapies.
Participate in patient-centered services, including immunizations, MTM, and wellness programs.
Supervise personnel in daily pharmacy operations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Guide and train pharmacy interns, technicians, and pharmacy associates, and monitor their performance.
Use professional judgment to provide exemplary service within the pharmacist’s scope of practice.
Participate in business development activities in the store and community.
Participate in continuous quality improvement programs to support patient safety.
Maintain a neat, clean, and organized workstation and ensure department facilities meet legal and company standards.
Complete continuing education required by state law.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.