Licensed Pharmacist: Patient Care, Immunizations & Compliance

Fresh Encounter; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Encounter is seeking a Pharmacist to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical care, compliance with laws, and safe medication practices. You will counsel patients, collaborate with physicians, and supervise pharmacy staff to maintain accurate dispensing and regulatory adherence.

The role includes immunizations, PHI/EPHI handling per HIPAA, and participation in quality assurance programs while upholding the highest standards of patient care and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice pharmacy in the state.
• Experience with pharmacy operations and patient counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Assist with the direction and monitoring of Pharmacy personnel and performance as directed
• Prepare, compound, dispense, and sell prescriptions and Pharmacy-related products
• Participate in patient assistance and quality assurance programs as directed
• Follow proper pharmacy and regulatory safety procedures and standards
• Submit appropriate claims for third-party reimbursement
• Consult with physicians and nurses regarding pharmaceutical questions
• Providing patients and clients with counseling and education
• Monitor storage, distribution, and use of pharmaceuticals
• Ensure that patients and clients are evaluated for appropriateness of therapy provided by the pharmacy.
• Documenting and reporting medication errors to the PIC
• Maintain records of all transactions of the pharmacy as necessary to ensure accurate control over and accountability for all drugs as required by applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Oversee prescription processing activities to maintain quality and standard of practice.
• Participate in regular personnel meetings as necessary
• Provide excellent customer service using best practices
• Maintain inventory and stock levels consistent with the pharmacy goals and manufacturer protocols
• Communicate promptly with customers, physicians, vendors, and colleagues
• Understand confidentiality concerning patient/ client care; comply with all federal and state laws applicable to confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (EPHI); and follow HIPAA guidelines regarding readily identifiable protected health information
• Administering immunizations
• Updating vaccination schedules from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
• Properly securing and maintaining controlled substances
• Operate the state prescription drug monitoring program
• Properly disposing of hazardous waste drugs
• Following recall protocol
• Comply with the legal requirements for pseudoephedrine sales
• Comply with Medicare Durable Medical Equipment (DME) guidelines
• Oversee the return-to-stock processing
• Properly dispose of personal health information
• Comply with Continuing Medical Education (CME) Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
• Properly documenting requirements for Medicare Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Maintaining a positive and respectful work environment
• Providing professional services

Skills

Patient counseling

Regulatory compliance

Immunizations

HIPAA compliance

Pharmacy operations

Job description

Fresh Encounter is seeking a Pharmacist to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical care, compliance with laws, and safe medication practices. You will counsel patients, collaborate with physicians, and supervise pharmacy staff to maintain accurate dispensing and regulatory adherence.

The role includes immunizations, PHI/EPHI handling per HIPAA, and participation in quality assurance programs while upholding the highest standards of patient care and confidentiality.