Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Description: This is a part-time/PRN position

POSITION SUMMARY

This position reports directly to the CMO. The Pharmacist-in-Charge provides prescription product and appropriate service and consultation to every customer; supervises staff pharmacists, technicians, clerks and pharmacy interns and ensures that that the pharmacy is in compliance with any and all federal and state laws, rules and regulation and SCHS’S policies and procedures are followed by all team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Managing and supervising pharmacy staff including staff pharmacists and technicians.
• Responsible for the operations and oversight of all matters occurring within the pharmacy, to include but not limited to pharmacy security and safe work habits.
• Ensures that all pharmacy and employee licenses, certificates and paperwork are up to date.
• Participates in problem solving and policy forming conferences for patient care services. Maintains close coordination with the CMO management team and all departments to insure continuity and collaboration of services.
• Promote safe work practices by all team members and provide a safe environment for team members and customers/patients.
• Report complaints, grievances, and plan of action to pharmacist-in-charge and quality offices as appropriate.
• Takes all steps required to fill prescriptions in compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures regarding the sale of pharmaceuticals including. Retrieves the product(s); counts, pours, or measures out the required quantity according to established company methods and procedures; affixes the label permanently to the container; and performs a final audit of the prescription.
• Assists with and responds in a courteous and professional manner to questions from customers and physicians in regards to knowledge of prescription and health related products and issues.
• Offers advice and professional consultation; acts as a role model to the pharmacy team; efficiently handles customer complaints; and directs pharmacy operations to keep wait times to a minimum.
• Responds to telephone requests from customers, physicians, and vendors that require the expertise of the pharmacist.
• Drive pharmacy sales results by ensuring pharmacy team members provide a consistent high-quality customer/patient experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisors.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education/Certification:

• Successful completion of pharmacy program from regionally accredited college or university
• Current Pharm. D license in the State of Louisiana.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Prior PDX experience preferred

Other Skill Requirements:

• Ability to manage a pharmacy to include, but not limited to, working with budgets and ensuring staff is trained and knowledgeable on SCHS’ policies and procedures.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate in different languages desired.
• Excellent customer service skills