Staff Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Primary Health Solutions (PHS) is actively recruiting (3) Staff Pharmacist positions to join our Provider Team! The Staff Pharmacist will hae the opportunity to work within an integrated team-based care model to improve patient outcomes.

PHS Provider Team includes medical doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical pharmacists, dentists, hygienists, and licensed behavioral health clinicians.

***Sign-On Bonus, Generous PTO and Benefits ***

Summary

Dispenses prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care ensuring 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

PRESCRIPTION ORDER REVIEW AND CLARIFICATION:

Prior to the dispensing of a medication:

- 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 drug(s);

- Obtains insurance authorizations as required;

- Investigates and manages insurance denials as required;

- Completes quality control and DUR check on prescriptions, ensuring all policies, procedures and laws are adhered to;

- 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.

OVERSIGHT OF PHARMACY SAFETY:

- Responsible for the overall safety and security of the facility and its operations;

- 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.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

- In the temporary absence of the Pharmacist-In-Charge serves in the capacity of supervising Pharmacist.

- Partners with Regional Sales Manager by participating in business development activities.

- Develop and conduct in-service presentations for referral sources.

- 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;

- Possesses the ability to recognize the needs of and express concern for others.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Successful completion of state pharmacy board examination.
• Pharmacist license current and in good standing in the state of Tennessee.
• Maintains continuing education requirements.
• Three to five years’ experience in the practice of pharmacy, and one year of experience working with patient management program preferred.

COMPENTENCIES:

• Comprehends federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the practice of pharmacy.
• Is familiar with workflow concepts relating to the practice of retail pharmacy.
• Shows full understanding of controlled substance rules and regulations as dictated by the Drug Enforcement Agency, as well as state and local laws and regulations.
• Detailed understanding of REMS programs relevant to specialty pharmaceutical products.
• Understands the limited distribution process for specialty pharmaceutical products.
• Has sufficient knowledge, training and expertise in pharmacotherapeutics to oversee the pharmacy patient management program.
• Possesses leadership skills and abilities:
• Time management and organizational skills
• Professionalism
• Communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Friendly and caring demeanor