Lead Pharmacist – Long-Term Care & Patient Safety

Guardian Pharmacy

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation benefits

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Guardian Pharmacy of Columbus, LLC is hiring a Pharmacist to join our growing team in Columbus, OH. You will ensure accurate dispensing, compliance with regulations, and leadership of technicians in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include a Pharmacist license, a PharmD or Bachelor's in Pharmacy, and at least 1 year of related experience. We offer comprehensive benefits and career growth within Guardian’s nationwide network.

Qualifications

1+ years of related experience.
Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required.
Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines.
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
Great attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines.
Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate.
Medical consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, including filling, order entry, and packaging.
Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications to ensure prescriptions were filled correctly.
Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patients' allergies, Incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc.
Interpret prescription orders, to include exercising professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a particular prescription, taking into account patient safety and legal limitations.
Adhere to all Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Adhere to all applicable guidelines for compounding.
Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed.
Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, etc.
Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par.
On exception items, look up most cost-effective product to order.
Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and when the order can be filled.
Restock station supplies as needed - vials, cassettes, labels, delivery tickets, etc.
Oversee the work of all technicians and give feedback to their supervisor regarding their performance.
Log all error medication occurrences.
Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed.