Retail Pharmacist - PRN

4610 West Georgia Medical Center, Inc. • LaGrange, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Requirements

• Bachelors Pharmacy Required
• RPH - Reg Pharmacist, Required
• Exposure / experience in all phases of pharmacy operations, e.g. medication order interpretation, inventory management, etc. Required
• Familiar with retail pharmacy marketing strategies Required
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Ability to supervise employees.
• Ability to converse and work with Medical Staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Strong customer service attitude.
• Ability to think/act independently as required by situation.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate Pharmacy-Preferred
• Knowledgeable of computerized retail pharmacy systems Preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise all pharmaceutical and financial activities occurring in his/her respective pharmacy.
• Comply with the policies and procedures established by the WellStar Health System, federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy, and the rules and standards established by the regulatory agencies.
• Participate in policy and procedure development regarding improvements, and departmental operating systems and procedures.
• Responsible for Control Medication Storage and Tracking to include, but not limited to: outdate tracking, pharmacy's inventory, controlled substance inventory control.
• Maintain quality control and safety reports needed to support effective operations.
• Comply with OBRA90 and provide directions and instructions to patients and family members seeking information on prescription drugs.
• Oversee Pharmacy Technician and their daily duties.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of liquid medicines, ointments, powders, tablets and other medications.
• Check prescriptions for correct dosage and for drug interactions and incompatibilities.
• Compound prescribed medicines, and package and label them.
• Store and preserve vaccines, serums and other drugs subject to deterioration.
• Dispense medical and surgical products as prescribed.
• Record prescriptions dispensed, and the issue of poisons, narcotics and other restricted drugs.
• Provide advice and information on the use and effects of medications.
• Sell non-prescription drugs, sick-room supplies, toiletries, cosmetics and related commercial products.
• Interpret and fill physicians prescriptions for customers on a daily basis.
• Verify all patient information before filling a prescription.
• Provide medicinal consultation to customers upon filling a prescription and on OTC (over the counter) medicines as required.
• Perform order entry of prescriptions into the required pharmacy database.
• Contact physicians and benefits providers as necessary to process a prescription.
• Complete third-party insurance forms and other paperwork.
• Provide a professional and confidential environment for customers on all occasions.
• Compound medications when necessary.
• Supervise pharmacy personnel in their duties.
• Establish work schedule to provide sufficient personnel to meet the needs of the facility.
• Supervise the audits and monitoring of all Controlled Substance Outstanding Transactions, accurate documentation entry of controlled substances received from the manufacture/wholesaler in to pharmacys perpetual inventory system, and all Open Discrepancies and reporting to the Director, or CEO if necessary.
• Ensure outdated Narcotics are correctly inventoried and packaged for return using all required forms.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal and State rules and regulations that pertain to the scope of practice of a retail pharmacy.
• Interact with prescribers and various nursing staff to ensure business growth and capture of discharged patients from hospital floors, as well as surgery.
• Embody a positive and professional attitude at all times to help advocate the benefits of retail pharmacy services and the convenience that it provides both to employees and patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• Support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.
• Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level