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

• Dispenses prescription medications, measures and counts medication into appropriate containers.
• Labels prescriptions and applies appropriate warning stickers.
• Verifies prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone; selects substitutions when necessary.
• Obtains patient medical history and maintains confidential computer records.
• Checks prescriptions and over-the-counter medications for drug interactions.
• Counsels customers on proper medication usage and provides prompt, courteous customer service.
• Answers customer questions about over-the-counter medication and product location; addresses insurance issues and other concerns while preserving confidentiality.
• Assists in perpetual inventory of Schedule II to V controlled substances and participates in twice-yearly inventory of Department 92 and 93.
• Meets department production, record-keeping, and product storage procedures and standards; follows safety and security procedures.
• Assists with counter duties, executes Central Fill and DUR functions, and delivers immunizations.
• Approves and submits orders for equipment and supplies; orders products using a computer system.
• Coordinates maintenance and repairs for machinery and equipment.
• May act as Pharmacist-in-Charge during part of shift when Pharmacy Manager is not present:
  • Acts as point of contact for regulatory, legal, third-party insurance companies, and audit situations.
  • Monitors pharmacy to ensure complete legal compliance.
  • Supervises Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants.
  • Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Operates vehicles, equipment, or machinery as required.
• Assists with department duties and in other warehouse departments as necessary.

Qualifications

• Ability to act as Pharmacist-in-Charge, including legal and regulatory compliance.
• Authorization to work in the United States (proof required if hired).
• Open availability to meet business needs, apart from religious or disability considerations.

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.