Staff Pharmacist, PRN, Gwinnett Service Area

Job Summary

About the role

Under supervision of Pharmacy Manager, performs general Pharmacist duties. Maintains pharmacy services in accordance with departmental policies and standards as well as state and federal laws and regulations. Works in concert with Medical Office administration to ensure effective delivery of pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Performs general pharmacist duties including compounding and dispensing drugs and medicines;
• Reviews prescriptions to identify overdoses and potentially toxic compounds;
• Bottles and packages prepared compounds and maintains records of legend and controlled substances;
• Provides Pharmaceutical Care for our members including prospective, concurrent and retrospective drug utilization review, screening for drug allergies, monitoring interactions and duplications, following-up with physicians as appropriate, and counseling patients;
• Interacts and consults with physicians and associate providers when necessary to improve quality of care and improve value; educates physicians and associate providers regarding cost effective therapy and drug utilization goals (e.g. target drug programs and formulary);
• In conjunction with Pharmacy Manager orients and instructs new pharmacy personnel regarding departmental policies and procedures;
• Provides drug-related training for pharmacy and other Health Plan employees and providers;
• Serves members in a friendly, courteous and expeditious manner, which promotes member satisfaction and retention.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications: N/A
• Education: Bachelors degree (BS) and Graduate of Accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: Pharmacist License (Georgia) required at hire.
• Additional Requirements: Knowledge of formulary systems, inventory control systems, cash control and budgetary procedures for a high volume pharmacy. Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with medical staff and patients. Ability to lift and carry a minimum of fifteen (15) pounds. Complete a Customer Service Assessment.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.

Experience

• Basic Qualifications: N/A
• Experience: Basic Qualifications: N/A

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$72.14 - $93.21 / hour

Schedule

Variable

Benefits

Not specified