Pharmacist

Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, rotating 12:30 PM–9:00 PM. Rotating Saturday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Rotating Sunday 10:00 AM–2:00 PM.

Location

Mechanicsburg

About the role

Dispense medications following prescriptions issued by an authorized medical practitioner. Perform or oversee packaging, labeling, measuring, compounding, storing, charging, and recording of medications used in dispensing to members. Provide leadership and guidance to supporting staff. Review prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy, determine ingredients needed, and ensure correct dosage. Advise patients and care providers of potential drug interactions, possible side effects, storage information, and instructions on how to use medications.

Responsibilities

• Learn the BenecardCF Mailorder system and other computer systems
• Process and verify prescriptions accurately
• Check patient profiles for drug interactions and allergies
• Provide attention to customers, ensuring both medical professionals and patients receive accurate and timely information
• Aid in processing insurance claims
• Maintain inventory management
• Compound medications when appropriate
• Perform clinical evaluations per patient
• Work in teams, providing leadership to enable timely completion of assigned work
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD (minimum)
• Current license to practice pharmacy in the state of employment; required to obtain additional state licensure as needed
• Knowledge of and skilled in use and operation of computers
• Compassionate with a desire to help patients
• Reliable and dedicated
• Detail-oriented and precise
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to tolerate repetitive standing and sitting
• Strong oral communication skills to clearly interact with a diverse customer group and other healthcare professionals
• Analytical ability to interpret information and recommend solutions
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns
• Ability to work in a team environment and cooperate with other members of the pharmacy staff
• Organizational and time management skills
• Able to adapt schedule with little, if any, notice
• Qualified to participate in federal healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid