Staff Pharmacist - 2nd Shift

Polaris Pharmacy Services•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we are a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long-term, post-acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. Founded in 2015, Polaris is locally and independently owned, with a growing national footprint. The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the day-to-day operational duties associated with the dispensing of prescription medication as required to meet the needs of a long-term/post-acute care pharmacy. This role requires adherence to the company’s quality and customer service standards, policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal guidelines.

Requirements

Perform accurately and efficiently when dispensing prescription medications
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evening, weekends, and holidays
Experience using FrameworkLTC
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook
Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed verbal and written communication skills with English as the primary language.
Ability to work independently as well as working in a team environment, meets deadlines, establish priorities, and be flexible, work under pressure with multiple tasks.
Must have strong organizational, customer service, and time management skills, ability to problem solve.
This position must exhibit maturity in judgment
Current Pharmacist license active and in good standing in the state of practice
Bachelor’s degree or Pharmacy Doctorate from an accredited School of Pharmacy

Nice To Haves

Management experience preferred
Minimum of two (2) year’s recent experience in an acute-care setting or one (1) year experience as a production pharmacist preferred (not required).
Experience and knowledge base of intravenous admixtures services and intravenous therapy desired.

Responsibilities

Verification for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders.
Check for content and accuracy of all medication packaging and labeling including emergency drug kits and IV medications
Maintain resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including OTC and home remedies)
Assist in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs
Work with appropriate pharmacy technician in reconciling Controlled Substances perpetual inventory as required by management for compliance with state and federal regulations
Provide clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions and concerns initiated by internal staff and external customers
Document all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record
Preparation and/or supervision of all sterile IV drug products or solutions
Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during rotation and as required by management
Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs
Responsible for the flow of work and appropriate outcomes

Benefits

Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days.
Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.
Employees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility.
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)
Company Paid Life insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Personal Time Off (PTO)
Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises
Career growth potential
Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines
Employee referral bonus program