PT Pharmacist

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The employee performs the functions of this position in clean, well-lighted temperature controlled, and well ventilated environment. Position requires contact with controlled substances as well as other pharmaceutical products.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In the absence of the Pharmacy Manager, serves as on-duty supervisor of pharmacy department ensuring that all essential functions of the pharmacy operation are adequately maintained.
• Provides supervision and guidance for all support staff working in the pharmacy department.
• Offers feedback and comment on the performance of department support staff to Pharmacy Manager;
• Implements staff schedules for the pharmacy location.
• Serves as primary customer care advocate ensuring that customer service standards are maintained by all pharmacy personnel.
• Supports company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed.
• Ensures completion/maintenance of records and reports as required by regulation or the Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacy Operations Manager and /or corporate policy and procedures.
• Supports training of all personnel at the pharmacy location; recommends interventions for training to Store Manager and/or Pharmacy Manager.
• Works closely with Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacy Operations Manager to develop and implement operational enhancement and efficiency enhancement programs and practices for the pharmacy location.
• Works closely with Store Manager, Pharmacy Manager and pharmacy personnel to identify, develop and execute marketing opportunities to enhance pharmacy sales.
• Makes clinical decisions on each prescription that is presented. These decisions include but are not limited to, Drug-Drug interactions, Drug-Disease-State checks, Allergy profile, dosage, strength, quantity checks etc.
• Accurately prepare and dispense medication in full compliance with the physicians order, and all applicable law.
• Able to work for up to 12 hours without assistance. Long periods of time are spent standing on a concrete floor with a cushioned mat.
• Able to reach and retrieve medication from floor level to overhead level.
• Stocking of pharmacy require the employee to bend, stretch and reach. This will include the ability to lift weights of up to 25lbs.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and patients.
• Counsel patients on the proper use of medications, OTC products, durable medical equipment and other health care needs, including possible side effects and precautions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy with Bachelor's or advance degree.
• Currently maintains a license in the State of practice as a Pharmacist.
• Demonstrated competence in effective communications skills and customer relations. Unrestricted ability to fill Medicaid and Medicare prescriptions.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to communicate effectively with customers, associates, other health professionals and the community at large.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule consistent with a stimulating retail environment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and provide direction to associates.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Performance in this position requires the employee to walk, stoop, speak, write, and operate office equipment including, but not limited to, computer terminals and telephone systems.

Physical Requirements

• Some minor lifting (less than 25 lbs.) is required. The employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time during working hours.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Adhere to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices.