Floating Pharmacist (1482)

Home Life Healthcare Corp.; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Life Healthcare Corp. in New York seeks a licensed pharmacist to implement Kinney standards, dispense prescriptions, and counsel patients to ensure high-quality care.

The role requires ensuring QA steps, complying with regulatory guidelines, and managing third-party claims while maintaining accurate records and a professional, service-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Valid state license and registration to practice pharmacy.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
• Pre-employment drug screen and immunizer certification if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and counsel patients per Kinney standards.
• Ensure QA steps for accurate dispensing; report incidents promptly.
• Follow state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Manage and balance pharmacy inventory for optimal turns.
• Oversee third-party claims submission and collections.
• Maintain confidential patient records and data security.
• Support pharmacy marketing and promotions as needed.
• Maintain a clean, professional pharmacy environment.

Skills

Pharmacy license

Counsel patients

Inventory management

QA / quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Third-party billing

Education

BS or PharmD in Pharmacy

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 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

Job 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