Dispensing Pharmacist

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dispensing Pharmacist will ensure accurate and efficient prescription filling, and compliance with all State and Federal Pharmacy laws. In this document, “Pharmacy Leadership” includes Lead Pharmacists, COP, and Pharmacy Manager (PM).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

As ADS/USMED Pharmacist

• Must always have a copy of current, active CA Pharmacist license displayed in lobby.
• For nonresident PIC’s, always provides a copy of current, active Pharmacist license of the non-resident state(s) to be displayed in lobby.
• Documents all actions and communications with patients, caregivers, coworkers, and prescriber offices into patient accounts, as appropriate.
• Thoroughly follows all departmental and company policies and procedures and instructions while using their professional judgement.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technician activities and other ancillary staff, ensuring everyone works professionally and within their job description and license status.
• For nonresident PIC’s, at least twice a year documents reviews of new and changed Pharmacy laws/rules and notifies Chief of Pharmacy when these may affect processes at ADS. 
• Avoids obstruction of a patient obtaining a prescription item that has been legally prescribed for the patient. If the Pharmacy Manager determines that the item may cause harm to the patient, then the prescriber will be contacted for alternative therapy or verify the current therapy will be safe for the patient. 
• Completes all assigned company and department training, tests, reviews, projects, and other tasks in a timely manner and within time constraints.

As Dispensing Pharmacist

• Thoroughly reviews prescriptions for authenticity and completeness during dispensing of each item, to comply with all pharmacy state and federal laws, and payer requirements. This is accomplished by: 
• Consistently following the Compliance Guidelines (which are maintained by the Chief-of-Pharmacy) during dispensing; 
• Following updates in Pharmacy Staff meeting minutes;
• Regularly checking company email for any additional updates, and following them;
• Completing training and P&P reviews in a timely manner.
• Reviews and verifies all outgoing shipments of legend medications and devices, syringes, and pen needles to ensure accurate and complete dispensing of items requested by customers, in a timely manner.
• Supervises the delivery, storage, safekeeping, dispensing and return of legend products, pen needles and syringes.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technician activities and other ancillary staff, ensuring everyone works professionally and within their job description and license status.
• Signs the daily pharmacy prescription log.
• Embraces and exemplifies ADS core values:
• We put our people first.
• We serve our members with passion.
• We take ownership.
• We pursue excellence.
• We never stop growing. 

When required: As Admin Pharmacist:  

• Adheres strictly to all departmental and company policies, procedures, instructions, and updates as documented in Pharmacy Staff meeting minutes.
• Regularly monitors company emails for updates and ensures compliance.
• Completes training and reviews of policies and procedures promptly.
• Refrains from engaging in patient consultations regarding their prescription products.
• Abstains from accepting verbal orders for prescriptions.
• Ensures patients are not obstructed from obtaining a legally prescribed prescription item. In cases where the pharmacist identifies potential harm to the patient, the prescriber will be contacted to explore alternative therapy or verify the safety of the current therapy.
• Completes all assigned company and departmental training, tests, reviews, projects, and other tasks within specified timeframes.
• Maintains a courteous, professional demeanor and attention to detail while communicating with patients, caregivers, and prescriber offices.
• Assists Customer Care teams in obtaining valid prescriptions and verifications for each prescription.
• Records all communication with patients, caregivers, or prescriber offices promptly and accurately into patient profiles.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• May perform any additional responsibilities or special projects as required.
• Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based upon the needs of the department.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 4 years of experience in Pharmacy; retail pharmacy or an accredited place employment preferred 
• Doctor of Science in Pharmacy 
• Valid and unrestricted CA Pharmacist License
• License must be active and clear, subject to verification at any time
• Intermediate level of MS Office proficiency

EXPECTED COMPETENCIES

• Friendly, professional, and effective communications skills; able to calmly present solutions in challenging situations
• Excellent customer service skills, including phone and interpersonal skills
• Clear diction and knowledge of the English language, both written and verbal
• Self-directed accountability and reliability
• Able to work well in a team environment that promotes inclusiveness & communication among team members
• Cultural competence

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position most of the time (stand or sit). While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must successfully pass a background check.
• Pharmacy candidates may require drug screening.
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.