Staff Pharmacist

Topaz HR•Cherry Hill, NJ

1d•$55 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Head Pharmacist, the Staff Pharmacist plays a critical role in the healthcare industry by ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. The primary responsibilities of the Staff Pharmacist involve dispensing prescription medications, providing patient education on medication use, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.

Requirements

Doctorate of Pharmacy
Active State Pharmacist license
State license to handle medication
1-3 years of pharmaceutical experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as medication documentation, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence
Ability to speak effectively, both in person and by telephone, to customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to understand and interpret statistical reports, data charts, and graphs
Intermediate proficiency with Pharmacy and medication distribution software (Pyxis Medbank, Frameworks

Nice To Haves

2-4 years long-term care pharmacy experience preferred.
Experience with long-term care pharmacy software preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform initial review and clinical verification of medications/prescriptions, including checking for drug interactions, therapy duplication, and clinical issues based on patient's age, medical conditions, and status.
Conduct final verification on filled medications to ensure correct product usage, absence of damage, intact blister packs, and no missing pills, adhering to quality assurance standards.
Ensure accurate entry of prescriptions and verify correct typing of prescriptions. Accurately perform data entry for various types of prescriptions.
Manage controlled medication inventory, including check-in, documentation, online inventory management, and ensuring appropriate storage.
Utilize Pyxis system and MedBank for prescription verification and controlled medication dispensing (training provided).
Conduct daily checks on emergency kits, ensuring they are properly stocked, and medications are within expiration dates.
Review prescriptions, contacting facilities or prescribers as necessary to address any issues.
Monitor and manage workflow to ensure prescriptions are filled accurately and on time. Prepare compounded medications as needed.
Evaluate prior authorizations and determine if emergency supply should be provided during the review process.
Handle telephone orders from prescribers and delegate prescriptions as required.
Address inquiries from technicians and provide guidance on pharmacy procedures.
Manage electronic communications with staff and facilities, ensuring timely responses.
Maintain a clean and organized workstation.