Pharmacist

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated, motivated and patient driven Pharmacist. We are passionate to provide specialty services to disease states such as HIV, Hep-C, Oncology and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

As a Pharmacist you will have the ability to provide exceptional customer service to patients and healthcare professionals while providing leadership and guidance to supporting colleagues.

The Pharmacist leads the team in daily activities they perform as it pertains to clinical and distributive activities. They ensure these activities are performed to client standards, Accreditation Standards, SOP and regulatory constraints.

The Pharmacist responsibilities include proper verification of all medications being dispensed, patient clinical management, evaluates/triages difficult customer service issues related to customers, providers, vendors and other parties both internal and external to ensure prompt and appropriate responses, drives key clinical and sales initiatives, builds partnerships with manufacturers, helps develop initiatives to grow and retain business.

Duties
This individual must have excellent interpersonal skills. Will be responsible for: reviewing patient profile, drug interactions, sensitivities and drug usage database in relation to patient's prescription. Determines if prescription requires physician clarification or if it should be forwarded to therapeutic intervention or doctor phone calls for follow-up. Enters prescription in to the computer. Assists in patient services as required, taking incoming prescription medication questions/concerns from patients. Assists in the doctor phone call area and/or therapeutic intervention as assigned and contacts physicians to resolve any questions or concerns. Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs. Works with other members of the pharmacy to ensure accuracy of prescriptions. Dispenses prescription medication and performs final dispensing quality check on all prescriptions for accuracy and dosage.

Experience
1+ year previous pharmacy experience in a specialty pharmacy preferred. Appropriate state license required. Experience in customer service/call center is highly preferred. Basic computer skills required. Strong organizational skill, interpersonal skills and detail orientation important for this position.

Required Qualifications
Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
Good standing active TN Pharmacist license
Ability to work effectively with minimal direction and as part of interdisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications
Specialty Pharmacy Experience

Education
Degree in pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy and must hold a current license as a Registered Pharmacist in TN
High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm D. also required with at least two years experience as a pharmacist. Must have an active license in good standing.

Notes:
Fully onsite. Monday thru Friday schedule! No weekends, no holidays and free parking.
Rotating shifts between the hours of 8AM-6PM CST
Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.