Retail Specialty Pharmacist

Duly Health and Care • Lisle, IL

8d • $107,000 - $161,000

About The Position

Program development and coordination of services for Retail Pharmacy, Physician Dispensing and Infusion Therapy Mixing Areas. Responsible for safely filling and dispensing prescriptions in the Retail Pharmacy and Infusion Mixing Room. Responsible for supervising Pharmacy Technicians.

Requirements

• Disease states, therapeutic use of drugs, clinically significant drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions and their interrelatedness.
• Knowledge of drug names, strength, dosage forms, generic equivalent, and storage requirements.
• Basic pharmacy compounding and dispensing
• Inventory control procedures and practices
• State laws and regulations regarding practice of pharmacy
• Knowledge of third-party reimbursement programs and requirements
• Knowledge of regulatory requirement related to dispensary and infusion area
• Knowledge of USP 797 clean room standards
• Thorough knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA and other regulatory policies and requirements
• Current Illinois State Pharmacy License

Nice To Haves

• Pharm D preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtains and maintains credentialing and licensure for all DuPage Medical Group pharmacy sites.
• Develop policy and procedure related to pharmaceuticals and reimbursement; business and personnel management
• Responsible for profit and loss of the retail pharmacy and other initiatives
• Responsible for identifying future pharmaceutical business opportunities throughout DuPage Medical Group.
• Fills and dispenses prescriptions ordered by physicians and midlevel providers
• Compounds prescribed medications and chemotherapy
• Maintains appropriate prescription record for each patient with required documentation. Monitors drug therapy periodically by evaluating patient medical history for significant drug interaction, adverse reaction, therapeutic drug dosages, and compliance with prescription orders
• Provides counseling and drug education to patients and families including information on drug interactions. Participates in staff education via inservice presentations, medical literature searches, and individual counseling.
• Participates in inventory control including purchasing, receiving and stocking medication and pharmacy supplies.
• Complies with governmental and other regulations related to preparation, packaging and storage of products
• Contacts physicians and benefits providers as necessary to process a prescription
• Complete third-party insurances forms and other required paper work
• Show ability to create and utilize cost-benefit analysis and offer therapeutic alternative selections to providers when appropriate
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy regulations
• Maintains Patient confidentiality and maintains HIPAA standards at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by department
• Supervision of Pharmacy technicians

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed