What are the responsibilities and job description for the PART-TIME DISPENSING PHARMACIST - Hagerstown, MD position at Dragonfly Health?
Dragonfly Health - A great place to land
Dragonfly Health is the leading care-at-home data, technology and service platform, and the industry’s first scale durable medical equipment (DME) and pharmacy solution. Built on a 20-year history, Dragonfly Health uses advanced technology and robust analytics to manage DME and pharmaceutical services as part of a single, efficient solution for caregivers, patients, and their families. We serve over 145,000 patients every day in all 50 states.
Here, you are an integral part of a team that is transforming the future of hospice and post-acute healthcare. This is where innovation, collaboration and compassion thrive, allowing us to carry out our work at the highest level to serve our patients at a time in their life when they need us most.
We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare alongside a passionate and talented team. We believe in empowering our employees to grow both personally and professionally, providing ample opportunities for career advancement, continuous learning, and skill development.
Dragonfly Health is our name for a reason.
The dragonfly is symbolic of the transformational impact we’re making on the industry, our people, and the lives we touch. We are a guiding force for what’s ahead, delivering more than equipment and medications, but also comfort and peace of mind. We are agile and adaptable, able to quickly and easily pivot from one point to the next, ready for whatever situation or patient need that arises.
Whatever it takes. Wherever it takes us.
What we offer
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Time, 401k w/match, etc.)
- Growth Opportunity and Career Advancement
- Agile and Adaptable team culture
- Innovative and revolutionary technology solutions
- A higher calling to provide quality patient care
See how Dragonfly Health is transforming the world of hospice and post-acute care.
What you will do
- Check all patient medication orders to make sure they are suitable and enter orders into the system for inpatient unit.
- Oversee the dispensing, ordering, and restocking of medications for the hospice unit.
- Confirm and review deliveries from shipping vendors and pharmacy couriers before they are shipped.
- Ensure compliance with all pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Participate in pharmacy operations and inventory management.
- Help maintain excellent customer service and client relations.
- Create and update training documents for new employees.
- Manage inventory according to financial guidelines and oversee ordering supplies, including for hospice units.
- Assist the Pharmacy Manager with regular reviews of the formulary and inventory for inpatient facilities.
What we look for
- RPh required; PharmD preferred
- Active state pharmacy license required; additional licenses may be needed
- LTC dispensing pharmacy experience
- Hospice/palliative care and multidisciplinary team leadership experience preferred
- Skilled in pain medication dosing, generic substitutions, formulary management, and prior authorizations
- Detail-oriented with strong project management abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercises good judgment
- Strong typing, computer, verbal, and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities
- Familiarity with Framework LTC dispensing software and pharmacy automation preferred
Why Dispensing Pharmacists are important
Our Dispensing Pharmacists provide vital, compassionate support that greatly improves the experience for hospice patients and their families. They have special knowledge in handling pain and symptoms, which helps improve patients' quality of life while undergoing hospice care. They work with healthcare teams to provide coordinated care that addresses both medical and emotional needs. They ensure that patients receive the right medications for comfort and dignity at the end of life.
Let's soar together
