Staff Pharmacist

Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, offers an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing team in Kernersville, North Carolina. We deliver customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. Our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and dedicated team of professionals are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered. We provide a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, including filling, order entry, and packaging.
• Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications to ensure prescriptions were filled correctly.
• Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patients' allergies, incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc.
• Interpret prescription orders, exercising professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a prescription, taking into account patient safety and legal limitations.
• Adhere to all Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations and applicable guidelines for compounding.
• Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed.
• Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par; look up most cost-effective products for exception items.
• Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and provide estimated fill time.
• Restock station supplies such as vials, cassettes, labels, and delivery tickets.
• Oversee the work of all technicians and provide feedback to their supervisor regarding performance.
• Log all medication error occurrences.
• Perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Active State Pharmacist License without restrictions.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with minimal direction.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Medical consulting experience preferred.

Attributes

• Work Ethic/Integrity: Intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy.
• Leadership: Ability to lead project teams to deadlines while maintaining strong team orientation.
• Relational: Ability to build relationships with business unit management and become a “trusted advisor.”
• Strategy and Planning: Ability to think ahead, plan, and manage time efficiently.
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both strategic and functional levels.
• Team Oriented: Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members.

Schedule

• Rotating 8-hour shifts, no later than 8 PM.
• Will work one weekend a month.

Benefits

• Compensation & Financial: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match.
• Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only):
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
  • Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability.
  • Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident, and Critical Illness.
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund).
• Time Off:
  • Paid holidays and sick days.
  • Generous vacation benefits based on years of service.

Work Environment

Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment.