Staff Pharmacist

Company Description

At Axium Healthcare Pharmacy, Inc., we believe in a better quality of life for patients and their healthcare partners when treating and managing the most complex conditions. We believe in relationships that make life easier, and where a helping hand and better clinical, economical, and overall health outcomes are always within reach, 24 x 7 x 365. Our mission is simple. We aim to partner with and guide our patients to their best possible outcomes. Our longstanding vision is to help our patients and healthcare providers reach and create a better path to treating and managing complex conditions, making their lives easier and giving them hope for a healthier future. Specialty pharmacy is not a new concept. In fact, Axium did not invent specialty pharmacy. But, we did invent a better way to do it. We do it through a combination of clinical expertise, nationwide reach and the delivery of committed, caring, unmatched service and support for everyone, every time with no excuses. And, we’ve been doing it for years. We invite you to ask us what we can do for you. Our answer to you will almost always be: “Yes, we do.” Established in 2000 and based in Lake Mary, Florida, Axium is a nationwide clinical specialty pharmacy that makes life easier for those managing chronic disease and complex therapies by offering a helping hand and a better path to therapy management. We are licensed and permitted to operate in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and specialize in providing patients, physicians, nurses, health plans, and other health care providers and partners with injectable and oral brand-name products. Our focus is to “Improve outcomes one relationship at a time,” and we achieve this through an experienced patient care team of doctors of pharmacy, registered nurses, reimbursement specialists, and dedicated patient care coordinators; all of whom deliver the highest level of comprehensive care and clinical support with every prescription.

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The staff pharmacist works according to legal and ethical guidelines to ensure the correct and safe supply of medical products to Axium Healthcare Pharmacy patients. They are also involved in maintaining and improving patient health by providing pharmaceutical care services including, but not limited to: oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information, patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems. The pharmacist also ensures compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations as well as proper medication storage and documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Prepare, label and dispense medications for patients in accordance with
physicians' prescriptions; ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws
and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics and the
maintenance or required records.

* Maintain appropriate records of dispensing and oversee and maintain the systems
that charge or credit for medications and medication treatments.

* Provide drug information and educate caregivers, patients and students
regarding medications and their proper use and monitoring.

* Oversee and monitor all aspects of the medication process; collect data and
present reports and recommendations regarding issues with the medication
systems.

* Ensure proper documentation and record keeping is done for all medications with
particular attention to controlled substances.

*Oversee all equipment and systems used in preparation, oversight and dispensing
of medications.

* Ensure that appropriate medications are available for patients and properly procured,
prepared, stored and maintained.

* Supervise the process and technical personnel who assist in preparation,
maintenance and dispensing of drugs and supplies.

* Review and monitor patient's medication therapy and orders written by appropriate
caregivers for safety and efficacy considering specific patient health status.

*Obtaining additional board of pharmacy licenses as identified by the Pharmacy Manager.

*Aiding and completing Special Projects

*All pharmacy related duties as requested

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, PharmD degree preferred. 3 - 5 years experience at a staff pharmacist level is preferred or equivalent experience. Current Florida Licensure in good standing. Additional state licensure is a plus.

KEY QUALITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. The candidate must be able to multi-task, work well with others and be able to handle change while always being a team player and open to new ideas and views.

Additional Information

OTHER SKILLS THAT APPLY:

Diplomacy

Professionalism

Filing

Organizing

Planning

Multi-tasking

Prioritizing

Proof Reading

Problem-Solving

Mail Merge

Reporting

Confidentiality

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.