Floating Pharmacist

Priority Dispatch Corp.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinney Drugs in Syracuse, NY seeks a full-time Pharmacist responsible for dispensing prescriptions, counseling patients, and ensuring adherence to the Kinney Standard of Practice for high-quality healthcare service. Role includes QA steps, inventory management, and compliance with state/federal guidelines.

The candidate will oversee third-party claims processing, maintain confidentiality, and support pharmacy technology utilization while delivering excellent customer service and meeting

Qualifications

• Posses and maintain a valid State License and current registration to practice Pharmacy
• Ability to stand/walk throughout majority of shift
• Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test
• Certified Immunizer

Responsibilities

• Follows the Kinney Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptions and counsel patients
• Performs quality assurance to ensure accurate prescriptions; reports incidents promptly per guidelines
• Follows state and federal guidelines governing the practice of Pharmacy
• Oversees submission, resubmission and collection of all third party claims
• Manages and balances the pharmacy inventory to maximize turns while covering customer needs
• Oversees the transmission, processing and receiving of orders to/from Kinney Warehouse and suppliers
• Ensures pharmacy records and files are maintained per regulations
• Ensures in-store technology is used effectively to maximize ROI of tech and lifespan
• Delivers outstanding customer service by all employees at all times
• Prevents loss and reports deviations to Loss Prevention
• Assists in implementing marketing and promotional programs
• Maintains an orderly, professional environment in the pharmacy
• Cultivates professional relationships with doctors and health professionals
• Keeps aware of developments in Pharmacy and Healthcare fields
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Facilitates communication between staff and pharmacy personnel
• Assists in meeting budgetary goals and operating within guidelines
• Trains pharmacy staff including Kinney Pharmacy Clerk and Technician training
• Interfaces with auditors and outside agencies as needed
• Completes mandatory regulatory training and other duties as assigned

Skills

Pharmacy license

Customer service

Prescription dispensing

Immunizer certified

Education

BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Syracuse, NY 13205Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $95,304.00 - $135,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Kinney Drugs

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 customers

Job Duties

• Follows the Kinney Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptions and counsel patients
• Performs all quality assurance steps to ensure a technically accurate prescription is dispensed. Reports dispensing incidents in a timely manner, in accordance with company guidelines
• Follows all State and Federal guidelines governing the practice of Pharmacy
• Oversees the initial submission, resubmission and collection of all third party claims
• Manages 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 needed
• Oversees the checking of pharmacy inventory for outdates and processing of all returns
• Ensures prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with all state and federal guidelines
• Ensures in-store pharmacy technology is being used to its fullest potential to allow for a maximum return on investment of the technology and life span
• Ensure outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all times
• Ensure all loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and report deviations from said policies to Loss Prevention
• Assist in the implementation of all corporate pharmacy marketing, advertising and promotional programs are fully executed and implemented
• Oversees the maintenance of the pharmacy department to ensure a clean and professional environment
• Maintains and develops professional relationships with doctors and others in the health service professions
• Maintains an awareness of developments in the Pharmacy and Health Care Services fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into own practice
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient information
• Facilitates communication between professional staff and pharmacy personnel.
• Assists in meeting or exceeding budgetary sales guidelines and operating the pharmacy within said guidelines
• Assist in the training and development of all pharmacy department personnel, including use of the Kinney Pharmacy Clerk and Technician Training Program
• Interface with various auditors and outside agencies, as needed
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

QualificationsJob Requirements:

• Posses and maintain a valid State License and current registration to practice Pharmacy
• Ability to stand/walk throughout majority of shift
• Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test
• Certified Immunizer

Education

Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy