Pharmacist *Closed-Door LTC Pharmacy

Job Title: Staff Pharmacist

Pay Type: Salaried

Job Location: Shreveport, LA

Department: Pharmacy

Supervisor: Pharmacist in Charge

About Us

The Pharmacy seeks to provide the best possible outcomes for the patients it serves. We follow the same mission every day, “To see our business through the eyes of our customer, to exceed their expectations, and to provide the greatest selection and value in their pharmacy needs.” We feel it is our responsibility to our customers, referral sources, clinicians, insurers, and most importantly, our patients, that positive healthcare outcomes are achieved and a true value has been received.

Summary

Dispenses prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for patient care. The staff pharmacist supervises pharmacy technicians and all other pharmacy staff in preparing and dispensing pharmaceuticals in accordance with state and federal laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions issued by physician or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy, appropriateness, and ingredients needed
• Use pharmacy computer system to enter patient orders, maintain drug refills, etc.
• Dispense prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care. May include infrequent compounding
• Direct pharmacy workers engaged in mixing, packaging, labeling and shipping pharmaceuticals
• Answer questions and provide information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals. In the absence of the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacist shall address customer complaints and works quickly to resolve the problem to customer satisfaction
• Maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance, cost-containment, security of controlled substances, and disposal of drugs and hazardous waste
• Comply with HIPAA regulations
• Comply with company Corporate Compliance Program
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The staff pharmacist supervises pharmacy technicians and all other pharmacy staff in preparing and dispensing pharmaceuticals in accordance with state and federal laws and company policies. At times, when the Pharmacy Manager is unavailable, other supervisory duties temporarily fall to the senior staff pharmacist on duty, then to successive pharmacists as predetermined by the Pharmacy Manager.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work in a rotating shift as to learn every facet of the pharmacy operation. Will be expected to work alongside each member of the staff when necessary.
• Positive professional demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Effective communication, written and grammar skills, and detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of automated dispensing machines, pharmacy software systems and computer interfaces.
• This position must pass a post-offer background check and drug screen.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited college of Pharmacy with a BS/PharmD in Pharmacy
• Current Pharmacist license issued by the state Board of Pharmacy
• CE Units must also be maintained according to the Board of Pharmacy guidelines
• Valid and Current Driver's License
• Positive driving record that will enable the employee to be insurable under the agency vehicle insurance policy, if applicable.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Pharmacy will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our Practices and Procedures, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government. Drug Free Employer.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Pharmacist License issued by Louisiana Board of Pharmacy (Required)

Work Location: In person