Staff Pharmacist PRN (Indianapolis)
SelectQuote Insurance•Indianapolis, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Staff Pharmacist (PRN) works on an as-needed basis and performs initial verification of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies before dispensing prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists, and other qualified prescribers. The role works in a production or warehouse environment and requires regular presence on the production floor. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities, though the pharmacist is responsible for ensuring pharmacy technicians perform their activities completely and safely.
Requirements
- B.S. Pharmacy degree or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Ability to work with automated prescription systems.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Appropriate written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with management, associates, clients, and the general public.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and understanding of the PioneerRx clinical software system.
Responsibilities
- Work within professional standards and comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Process prescriptions in line with SelectRx objectives and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Verify that prescription and health-related product orders comply with laws and regulations governing medication and healthcare product dispensing.
- Implement and maintain Pharmacy Department policies and procedures.
- Adhere to professional practices and the management of hourly pharmacy associates.
- Ensure pharmacy associates provide prompt and courteous customer service.
- Assist the Pharmacy Manager in ensuring profitable Pharmacy Department operations.
- Implement audit and quality-control procedures to meet SelectRx and regulatory requirements.
- Identify, evaluate, and interpret prescriptions.
- Perform accurate and efficient initial prescription verification in the SelectRx pharmacy operating system.
- Receive new prescription orders orally from prescribers or other persons authorized by law.
- Monitor patient drug therapy and recognize significant drug interactions.
- Ensure pharmacy technicians perform their activities completely, safely, and without risk or harm to patients.
- Consult with patients or their agents about prescriptions and medical information in medication records or patient charts as required by OBRA regulations.
- Consult with prescribers, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and their authorized agents.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with the medical community served by SelectRx.
- Treat patients and clients with respect and courtesy, protect confidentiality, and work cooperatively with professional and non-professional staff.
- Attend SelectRx meetings when requested, including pharmacist, pharmacy technician, data entry, delivery, administrative, and monthly organization meetings.
- Promote the positive image of SelectRx in the local community.
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Career Level
Mid Level
