Staff Pharmacist

Job Overview

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently in accordance with physician orders and applicable regulations.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness, accuracy, drug interactions, allergies, dosing, and therapeutic duplications.
• Provide pharmaceutical consultation and support to nurses, prescribers, facility staff, patients, and caregivers as appropriate.
• Supervise and direct the daily activities of Pharmacy Technician I, II, III, and Intake Coordinator staff.
• Delegate responsibilities to pharmacy technicians while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations governing technician duties.
• Monitor workflow and staffing needs to ensure timely processing and delivery of medications.
• Aid in onboarding, training, coaching, and performance development of pharmacy technician staff.
• Aid in scheduling, workflow coordination, and operational problem-solving within the pharmacy.
• Support compliance with all controlled substance regulations, medication storage requirements, and recordkeeping standards.
• Verify and maintain accurate pharmacy documentation, including dispensing records, medication destruction records, and inventory logs.
• Aid in medication cart reviews, cycle fill processes, stat order management, and emergency medication services.
• Aid in inventory management activities including medication ordering oversight, shortage management, expiration monitoring, and recall procedures.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, Board of Pharmacy regulations, DEA requirements, and company policies.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives, medication safety programs, audits, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Provide training, coaching, performance feedback, and workflow oversight.
• Aid in technician competency evaluations and performance improvement initiatives.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Serve as pharmacist-on-duty and provide operational leadership in the absence of pharmacy management as assigned.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited school of Pharmacy.

Current and active Pharmacist license in the State of Colorado in good standing.

Ability to supervise and direct pharmacy technician staff effectively.

Strong knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and medication safety standards.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and clinical judgment.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Previous long-term care pharmacy experience preferred.

Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Experience with pharmacy management systems and automated dispensing technology preferred.

Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party billing processes preferred.

Additional Job Description Information

Benefits are available to eligible employees on the first of the month after 30 days of employment and include:

• Hourly Rate of $59 - $62
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA-available if enrolled in a high deductible plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & LPFSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (DCRA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP-available if enrolled in Health plan)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 100% Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (if enrolled in Health plan)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness/Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Identity Protection Plan
• Legal Care Plan
• Pet Discount Program

#IND123 EEO Statement

At MGA, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in both our organization and the communities we serve. We understand that DEI is crucial to our success as a healthcare company, allowing us to provide personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs and preferences. Our belief is that everyone, regardless of their background or identity, deserves access to high-quality healthcare services. We respect and value the experiences, perspectives, and identities of all individuals, striving to create an environment where everyone can thrive. We are dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.