Senior Pharmacist
About The Position
A Senior Pharmacist is needed for a state-run pharmacy in Tallahassee, Florida. This is an in-person position with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekends off. The role is full-time and contract-based, and requires the employee to commute to or relocate to Tallahassee before starting work. The Senior Pharmacist dispenses and ships medications through a statewide mail-order pharmacy and provides pharmaceutical support to clients and health care personnel within County Health Departments (CHDs). The role serves as the Pharmacy Manager’s primary assistant in pharmacy operations and supports staffing, supervision, quality control, prescription fulfillment, medication safety, and records management for the Department’s BPHP Prescription Program. The pharmacist may also perform emergency duties in response to disasters or threats of disaster, as directed by the Department.
Requirements
- Two years of experience filling prescription medications.
- Current Licensed Pharmacist licensure.
- Ability to commute to Tallahassee, FL 32311.
- Ability to relocate to Tallahassee, FL 32311 before starting work.
Responsibilities
- Dispense and ship drugs through the statewide mail-order pharmacy to clients and health care personnel within County Health Departments (CHDs).
- Serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s primary assistant in all operations.
- Provide statewide pharmaceutical support to clients and health care personnel within CHDs as needed.
- Assist the Department with selecting Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians as requested.
- Assist the Pharmacy Manager with developing performance plans and appraisals as requested by the Department.
- Plan and assign duties for Pharmacy Technicians as requested by the Department.
- Perform corrective actions related to Pharmacists’ and Pharmacy Technicians’ performance as directed by the Department.
- Supervise and review pharmacy support staff to ensure quality control throughout the contract term.
- Verify the accuracy of prescription data entry and drug-interaction checks conducted by Pharmacy Technicians.
- Fill and dispense medications for the Department’s BPHP Prescription Program and maintain pharmacy records as specified by the Department and Florida law.
- Include required computer-generated documents with medication shipments to CHDs and ensure correct delivery throughout the contract term.
- Order monthly prescription requests received from CHDs and the Department of Corrections as directed by the Department.
- Ensure pharmaceutical supplies are stored appropriately according to product stability and manufacturer recommendations.
- Ensure the daily controlled drug report and dispensed daily logbook are initialed and dated.
- Review client medical profiles for possible medication and food interactions.
- Inform clients about drug interactions or allergies and provide relevant Department, BPHP, and manufacturer documents as needed.
- Attend and participate in the Central Pharmacy’s Quality Improvement Committee meetings as requested by the Department.
- Perform other emergency duties, including responding to disasters or threats of disaster, as directed by the Department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
