Specialty Pharmacist - Dispensing

Job Duties

• Prepares and dispenses medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities;
• Meds therapy management, including reviewing and monitoring of medication regimens, advising clinicians on evidence-based therapy as indicated, documenting interventions;
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying prescriptions;
• Care coordination, identifying and resolving insurance related issues, recognizing situations where financial assistance can be applied;

Compliance and Operations

• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state Board of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and local policies and procedures;
• Maintains records for controlled substances; removes outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory;
• Supervises the work results of support personnel;
• Maintains current registration;
• Studies existing and new legislation; anticipates legislation; advises management on needed actions;

Customer Service and Support

• Avoid referrals to other health professionals if unnecessary;
• Develops own knowledge by participating in education programs; training pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals;
• Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database applications;
• Apply observations and recommendations to operational issues, increased productivity, quality, and customer-service standards;
• Identify trends, resolve problems; recommend improvements; implement change;
• Actively participates in process improvement initiatives;

Professional Development and Ethics

• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential;
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations;
• Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the Company;

Qualifications

• Applicant must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy and be a licensed Pharmacist in the applicable state;
• Required 1+ years, Preferred 5+ years experience in a retail or specialty dispensing setting;
• Analyze information, administer medication accurately, exercise good judgment, possess strong verbal communication skills, have deep knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations, able to manage processes, exhibit strong technical and clinical skills, excellent leader and manager of people, constant focus on legal compliance, highly productive, quality focused, maniacal attention to detail, highly computer proficient;
• Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, quality focus, empathetic, good listener/communicator;
• Energetic, highly motivated, team player with strong personal and communication skills; discretion and confidentiality essential as position deals with highly sensitive and private data;

Hours

Monday through Friday 8 hour shifts with rotating hours from 8:00 am- 8:00 pm. Rotating weekends from 8:00 am-4:00 pm.

Location

This position is located onsite in Newark, NJ.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Shields Health Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.