Pharmacist

Apex Systems LLC, a division of On Assignment, is an IT staffing and services firm specializing in providing IT professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placements. Apex also offers recruitment solutions for other select professional skills and workforce needs

Job Description

Position Summary: The Pharmacist is responsible for the continuation of pharmacy managements goals and objectives within the dispensing pharmacy. The pharmacist provides routine and emergency comprehensive and accurate drug screening, information, processing, and dispensing services for various drug distribution systems to the centers. Management skills and accuracy are required to ensure that the appropriate drug product reaches the customer efficiently and safely.

Ensure that the pharmacy is in compliance with all third party payor contract rules and regulations by which the pharmacy is bound. Supervise the pharmacy production staff to ensure proper order entry, work flow, security of the pharmacy area, and adherence to delivery schedules. Check for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders. Check for content and accuracy of all drug packaging and labeling. Preparation and/or supervision of all sterile IV drug products or solutions. Assist in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs. Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during scheduled on-call rotation and as required by management. Workflow grid is cleared daily Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA. Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary by location. Physical Demands: May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day. May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day. May be necessary to work extended hours as needed. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required. May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion. Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear normal voice sounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing

Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum (Required) Qualifications: (must be met in order to perform the job at the required level) Current license to practice pharmacy in good standing Proficient in the area of clinical interpretation: drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food interactions and allergies Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed verbal and written communication skills Perform accurately and efficiently when dispensing prescription medications Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evening, weekends, and holidays Preferred Qualifications: (if above and beyond the minimum required) Knowledgeable about long term care regulations (OBRA, OSHA, state laws and other federal laws) that have an impact upon both pharmacy and Center operations preferred

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