Floating Pharmacist

KPH Healthcare Services Inc.; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KPH Healthcare Services Inc. in Burlington, VT seeks a licensed Pharmacist to implement and adhere to the Kinney Standard of Practice, delivering the highest quality health care service to our customers.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, customer focus, and collaboration with physicians. You will oversee dispensing, QA, third-party claims, inventory control, staff training, and ensure confidentiality while maintaining professional relationships with doctors and auditors.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid State Pharmacy License and be registered to practice.
• Pre-employment and/or random drug screening required.
• BS or PharmD degree in Pharmacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and counsel patients following Kinney Standard of Practice.
• Perform QA steps to ensure technically accurate prescriptions.
• Report dispensing incidents per guidelines; ensure compliance with state/federal rules.
• Oversee third‑party claim submission, resubmission and collections.
• Manage pharmacy inventory for optimal turnover while meeting customer needs.
• Coordinate orders with Kinney Warehouse and suppliers; monitor returns and dates.
• Maintain accurate prescription files and records per regulations.
• Utilize in-store pharmacy tech systems to maximize ROI and uptime.
• Provide outstanding customer service and maintain loss prevention policies.
• Develop relationships with doctors and other health professionals.
• Stay informed on pharmacy developments and best practices; apply them.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Customer service

Communication

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Confidentiality

Leadership/Training

Vendor relations

Education

BS/PharmD required

Job description

Job Summary:Responsible for the implementation and adherence to the Kinney Standard of Practice as it relates to the provision of the highest quality health care service to our customersJob Duties:Follows the Kinney Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptions and counsel patientsPerforms all quality assurance steps to ensure a technically accurate prescription is dispensed. Reports dispensing incidents in a timely manner, in accordance with company guidelinesFollows all State and Federal guidelines governing the practice of PharmacyOversees the initial submission, resubmission and collection of all third party claimsManages and balances the pharmacy inventory to provide for maximum turns while still remaining in-stock for customer needs. Oversees the transmitting, processing and receiving of orders to and from the Kinney Warehouse and additional suppliers as neededOversees the checking of pharmacy inventory for outdates and processing of all returnsEnsures prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with all state and federal guidelinesEnsures in-store pharmacy technology is being used to its fullest potential to allow for a maximum return on investment of the technology and life spanEnsure outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all timesEnsure all loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and report deviations from said policies to Loss PreventionAssist in the implementation of all corporate pharmacy marketing, advertising and promotional programs are fully executed and implementedOversees the maintenance of the pharmacy department to ensure a clean and professional environmentMaintains and develops professional relationships with doctors and others in the health service professionsMaintains an awareness of developments in the Pharmacy and Health Care Services fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into own practiceMaintains confidentiality regarding all patient informationFacilitates communication between professional staff and pharmacy personnel.Assists in meeting or exceeding budgetary sales guidelines and operating the pharmacy within said guidelinesAssist in the training and development of all pharmacy department personnel, including use of the Kinney Pharmacy Clerk and Technician Training ProgramInterface with various auditors and outside agencies, as neededResponsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programsPerform other duties as assignedJob Requirements:Posses and maintain a valid State License and current registration to practice PharmacyAbility to stand/walk throughout majority of shiftSuccessful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening testCertified ImmunizerEducation:Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy