Pharmacist, Remote

Job Summary

The pharmacist in this role will provide prescription order entry, verification, and processing for medications specific to treating renal disease.

Responsibilities

• Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system.
• Checks drug and dose in relation to stated patient issue and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
• Enter/validate medication orders in the client facility pharmacy information system via emulation capabilities.
• Prioritize based on time in queue and/or status of order (e.g. STAT orders).
• Comply with State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations, Remote Pharmacy Services policies and procedures and the client facility policies and procedures when performing pharmacist duties.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, patients and healthcare providers.
• Perform clarifications, interventions and provision of drug information and ensure all consults are accurate and complete.
• Answering the telephone and accepting a referring call.
• Obtain all initial state licensure required within the timeframe determined by the Remote Pharmacy Services Director and maintain said licensure in good standing.
• Aid in training and education of new team members and existing staff members as needed or assigned.
• Review orders entered by pharmacy technicians/clerks for accuracy and appropriateness (if applicable).
• Attendance at staff meetings and/or training will be periodically required in addition to regularly scheduled staffing requirements.
• Complete all required training and competencies in a timely manner.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• TN Pharmacist License Required
• May require vendor credentialing