Pharmacist - Mail Order

Pharmacist

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About the Facility Veteran's Affairs Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) The CMOP utilizes a combination of automated and manual procedures to prepare and dispense Over-The-Counter and legend drug prescriptions, controlled substance prescriptions, bulk type prescriptions, and medical/surgical products directly by mail to patients. The nature of services includes the operation and support of automated and manual filling equipment, and the preparation of prescription orders for mail-out dispensing.

Pharmacist - Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical verification of prescription orders of legend, OTC, Medical Surgical, and Controlled Substances to patients requiring care.
• Assessment of drug order and cross match with medication presented at checking stations.
• Pre-verification of medications loaded into highly specialized mechanical apparatus to dispense medications in prescription bottles.
• Verification and fill of controlled substance orders, schedules III, IV, and V.
• Perform Quality Assurance functions and supervision of contacted Pharmacy.
• Follow policies regarding documentation and reports to meet VA and TJC policy.
• Note any unusual doses, wrong drug, wrong strength, or drug mix up and report the information in accordance with local policies.
• Provide full checking, labeling and quality assurance within the guidance of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs regarding pharmaceutical medications.
• Dispense medications within corporate and regulatory guidelines for controlled substances.

Pharmacist - Requirements

• Must be licensed in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy setting or administrative position supervising 5 or more employees and shall have demonstrated inter-personal skills to effectively interact with peers.
• Must be a graduate of an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education accredited school or university.
• Must be licensed for controlled substances.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills with coworkers and staff.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.