Staff Pharmacist

Polaris Pharmacy Services•West Mifflin, PA

About The Position

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. The Staff Pharmacist must adhere to the company’s quality and customer service standards, policies and procedures, as well as the State and Federal guidelines. SCHEDULE: 11:30am - 8pm and every 3rd weekend 9am - 5:30pm

Requirements

Perform accurately and efficiently when dispensing prescription medications
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evening, weekends, and holidays
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
Experience and knowledge base of intravenous admixtures services and intravenous therapy desired.

Nice To Haves

Management experience preferred

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