Pharmacist - Registered

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About the role

Dispensing prescription medications in a high-volume pharmacy while providing a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications, measure and count medication into appropriate containers, and label prescriptions with warning stickers.
• Verify prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone; select substitutions when necessary.
• Obtain patient medical history and maintain confidential computer records.
• Check prescriptions and over-the-counter medications for drug interactions; counsel customers on proper medication usage.
• Provide prompt and courteous customer service, answer questions about over-the-counter medication and product location, and address customer concerns including insurance issues while preserving confidentiality.
• Assist in perpetual inventory of Schedule II to V controlled substances and participate in twice-yearly inventory of Department 92 and 93.
• Meet department production, record-keeping, and product storage procedures and standards; follow safety and security procedures.
• Assist with counter duties, execute Central Fill and DUR functions, and deliver immunizations.
• Approve and submit orders for equipment and supplies; order products using a computer system and coordinate maintenance and repairs for machinery and equipment.
• May act as Pharmacist-in-Charge during part of shift when Pharmacy Manager is not present: serve as point of contact for regulatory, legal, third-party insurance, and audit situations; monitor pharmacy for legal compliance; supervise Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants.
• Ensure proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Operate vehicles, equipment, or machinery as required.
• Assist with department duties and in other warehouse departments as necessary.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, and employee assistance.
• Health care reimbursement account and dependent care assistance plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) and stock purchase plan for eligible employees.

Open availability is needed to meet business needs, apart from any religious or disability considerations. Proof of authorization to work in the United States is required if hired.