Pharmacist - Part Time/Per Diem

Pharmacist Position at Apotheco Pharmacy

Our company, Apotheco Pharmacy, is searching for a pharmacist. The pharmacist will oversee and provide direction related to quality, clinical and compliance for Apotheco Pharmacy operations initiatives in compliance with state and federal laws. The pharmacist will report to the pharmacist-in-charge. Must have excellent customer service skills and be detail-oriented.

Work with pharmacist-in-charge to maintain and increase efficiency, quality, and customer service levels in the daily operation, as well as execute on department goals. Continue performing essential pharmacist functions of a staff pharmacist.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/License/Experience:

• Have earned a BS or Pharm D degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
• Have had at least 2 years retail experience or equivalent.
• Rhode Island pharmacist license.

Duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Manage staff of techs, patient care coordinators, and customer service representatives while on duty.
• Adhere to all Apotheco policies.
• Adhere to all applicable laws pertaining to the practice of pharmacy.
• Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations designated by the Board of Pharmacy.
• Maintain records by recording and filing physicians' orders and prescriptions.
• Responsible for all cash transactions and depositing of all transactions.
• Ensure medication availability by delivering medications to patients and departments.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Knowledge of medication and dosage measurements.
• Proficient at pharmacy software system and electronic ordering of all medications.
• Perform final check on prescriptions annotating on the prescription and scanning in changes.
• Call physicians when applicable for refills, medication changes, and prior authorizations.
• Making sure all drugs have a minimum of 6 months prior to expiration.
• Perform return to stock duties for prescriptions not picked up within 14 days.
• Counsel patients on all new prescriptions.
• Pharmacist responsible for ensuring overall compliance with state and federal statutes.
• Responsible for adherence in state environment, for all federal regulations involving prescription medication fulfillment for retail pharmacy.
• Facilitate and monitor compliance with Prescription Drug Monitoring programs.
• Oversee pharmacy team operations compliance (e.g. transferring prescriptions, handling inbound/outbound physician calls, efficient drug utilization management, safe dispensing, providing accurate and timely medication dispensing, & ensuring adherence and compliance with all state and federal regulations).
• Ensure quality and productivity standards are met and/or exceeded in a consistent basis.
• Lead in communicating management of Pharmacy policy and procedures relevant to pharmacy compliance and quality standards.
• Maintain professional licensure, competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities, enhance job knowledge and ability to actively pursue learning and self-development for you and your staff.
• Follow all policies and procedures relating to job responsibilities to meet corporate objectives.
• CSOS ordering capability for site. Understanding how to order, file, and audit ordering C2 prescriptions electronically.
• Ensure Refrigeration logs are being filled out and monitored daily. Responsible for filing those logs electronically and in file cabinet.
• PIC will be responsible for Alarm at site. PIC will have to be one of the people assigned on the alarm system or as assigned.
• Recall of drugs responsible for returning drugs to wholesaler or direct vendor both legend and C2. Maintaining paperwork as required and contacting members when necessary.
• Expired drugs: responsible for determining procedures along with manager of fulfillment pertaining to disposal and credits of expired drugs.
• Inventory: aid in the process of inventory validation as needed.
• Variances with inventory validate along with manager of inventory and finance any variances.
• C2- all C2 prescriptions must be counted by a technician and then recounted by a pharmacist. C2 count one section per week or delegate to another pharmacist and record in controlled substance log.
• Other activities as determined by management.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft products.

Information Security Expectations:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to abide by Apotheco information security policies, employee handbook and security and privacy regulatory requirements. Each employee is responsible for the secure and appropriate handling of Apotheco information, information received by customers, other companies and/or external parties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Strong drug product and clinical pharmacy knowledge
• Familiar with clinical program components, formulary designs, prescription benefit trends, and PA programs
• Time management skills
• Written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and self-motivated
• Strong computer skills, including MS Window, Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced call center environment
• Strong team building and leadership skills
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to professionalism
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand.

Work Remotely: No

Pharmacy Hours: Per diem coverage needs during operation hours of Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.