Staff Pharmacist

St. Matthews Pharmacy • Louisville, KY

19h • $133,120 - $141,440

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Pharmacist to join our team in Louisville KY. Our high-touch pharmacy program specializes in serving physicians and patients in the behavioral health, mental health, and addiction treatment spaces. This is a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative, motivated Pharmacist who wants to be part of a company making a difference in the lives of patients struggling with opioid addiction. The Pharmacist manages the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy and is primarily responsible for the overall safety and security of the facility and its operations. The Pharmacist maintains accountability for general supervision of the pharmacy staff and provides direct supervision of the processes involved in dispensing medications. The Pharmacist ensures compliance with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable. The Pharmacist also enforces all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to drug dispensing and patient privacy, as well as company policies and procedures. $133,120 - $141,440 Full Time (open Monday- Friday) with rotating weekend ( sat/ sun 9am-2pm) Salary / Exempt SIgn On Bonus

Requirements

• Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy, required
• Successful completion of state pharmacy board examination
• Pharmacist license current and in good standing with the Illinois Board of Pharmacy, preferred
• Maintenance of continuing education requirements
• 1+ years’ experience in the practice of pharmacy, required

Nice To Haves

• 2 years’ experience in pharmacy management, preferred
• Experience dispensing medications prescribed for the treatment of addiction, preferred
• Experience using Pioneer, preferred

Responsibilities

• Prescription order review and clarification (prior to dispensing)
• Verifies source of prescription
• Contacts Physician’s offices for clarification or questions on any orders or prescriptions written by the Physician
• Provides Clinical advice to Physicians regarding medication treatments
• Obtains any and all information necessary from Physician to ensure accurate and safe dispensing of medications to the patient
• Resolves prescription discrepancies
• Prescription Dispensing
• Takes prescription orders over the telephone from Physicians or their agents
• Verifies correct drug is being dispensed and the drug matches the prescription order
• Verifies correct patient for dispensing
• Verifies correct route of administration
• Verifies correct drug dosage and strength
• Verifies correct administration schedule or time (directions)
• Includes appropriate manufacturer or other patient education materials with dispensed drugs)
• Obtains insurance authorizations as required
• Investigates and manages insurance denials as required
• Completes quality control and DUR check on prescriptions, ensuring adherence to all policies, procedures and laws
• Provides patient-specific consultation on all aspects of their medication regimen
• Maintains appropriate records and computer entry of prescriptions and patient information
• Documents patient interventions with adequate detail in both clinical and non-clinical records as appropriate
• Reports adverse events to the appropriate collector, such as MedWatch or a manufacturer, in a timely manner
• Managerial Responsibilities
• Corrects behaviors and disciplines employees, as necessary
• Addresses complaints and resolves issues
• Oversight of Pharmacy Safety
• Maintains accountability for general supervision of the pharmacy staff
• Provides direct supervision of the processes involved in dispensing and preparing medicines
• Ensures compliance with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable
• Enforces all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to drug dispensing and patient privacy, as well as company policies and procedures
• Additional Duties:
• Remains dependable and maintains levels of confidentiality
• Ensures that patient rights are upheld and supports informed decision making by the patient
• Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships with prescribers
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability (STD/LTD) available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree