Pharmacist Job

Pharmacist is needed to perform the following duties :

• Overseeing the day to day operations in coordination with Pharmacist in Charge within the scope of responsibility for a smooth pharmacy operation. Coordinating and leading the provision of safe, timely, equitable, and effective patient centered pharmacy services. Serving as a deputy compliance officer for regulatory issues in the areas of responsibility including fraud, waste and abuse training and certification.
• Supporting the pharmacy workflow and practice expectations through strategic and operational planning. Develop and maintain policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to the practice of pharmacy. Identifying opportunities to redesign areas of oversight to maximize operational efficiency. Managing and storage of electronic and all other health records, according to the state and federal law(s) in a timely manner.
• Accurately dispensing drugs to patients according to a physicians’ prescription. Checking prescriptions for errors & making sure they are appropriate for patients. Conducting CMR's wherever needed and synchronizing the medication list. Instructing patients on how to use medications, also about possible side effects, drug interactions and storage.
• Managing rejected claims, following up with prior authorization(s), or changing the Rx in consultation with the prescriber according to the respective insurance formulary.
• Planning and implementing procedures for even work flow including receiving the orders, following guidelines for USP 800 drugs, mixing wherever needed, packing and labeling the medicines for accurate dispensing.
• Compounding and dispensing prescribed drugs, providing unit dose package(s) for long term care, assisted living facilities and some home bound customer(s).
• Handle incoming physician calls, contacting and working closely with other health care professionals, overseeing transfer of prescriptions and insurance billing, conducting gross margin analysis and generating reports for management.
• Answering questions from patients and staff about medication, conducting drug utilization review, giving private counseling where needed, ensuring the accuracy of products and prescription services offered, advising customers on the selection of medication brands, health care supplements and over the counter medicines.
• Monitoring periodic drug therapy for contraindications, therapeutic duplications, overdosing, interactions and dosing errors. Intervening with physician(s) to clarify medication orders, frequency of administration as required. Reviewing reports for medication errors, adverse drug events, and any ineffective service.
• Leading and developing technicians and support staff for attaining available professional certifications and recognition of skills and abilities.
• Keeping in proper form all records required relating to the purchase and dispensing of all prescription-related drugs including controlled and narcotic substance requirements and also over the counter medicines and supplements. Periodic elimination of all expired, misbranded, or any adulterated drugs from the stock. Responsible for proper storage of drugs for the prevention of loss and deterioration if any.
• Insure against unauthorized sale of legend drugs and unauthorized refill of prescriptions. Insure against unauthorized entry into the pharmacy dispensing area and provide proper security including administrative and physical safe guards. Instructing all employees at regular intervals in reference to the updates related to the daily practice of pharmacy. Using reasonable means including trace and track (DSCSA), to determine the drugs being held for sale meet established state and federal standards.

Bachelors degree is required in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science or Pharmaceutics and active state license