Long Term Care Pharmacist (704)

Kph-Healthcare-Services; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kph-Healthcare-Services is seeking a licensed pharmacist to dispense prescriptions and oversee pharmacy operations in Latrobe, PA. The role requires ensuring accuracy, compliance with state and federal regulations, and maintaining strong customer service standards.

Responsibilities include auditing third-party claims, managing inventory, supervising staff, and performing clinical functions to support consultants.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.
• Proficiency with basic computer tasks and pharmacy software.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions following standard of practice.
• Perform quality assurance to ensure accuracy of prescriptions.
• Manage/Balance inventory to keep in stock for customers.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Provide MTM or clinical support to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

BS or PharmD degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Duties:Follows the HealthDirect Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptionsPerforms all quality assurance steps to insure a technically accurate prescription is dispensed. Reports dispensing incidents in a timely manner, in accordance with company guidelinesFollows all State and Federal regulations governing the practice of PharmacyOversees the initial submission, resubmission, and collection of all third-party claimsManages and balances the pharmacy inventory to ensure maximum turns while remaining in-stock for customer needs.Ensures prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with all state and federal guidelinesEnsure outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees alwaysInsure all loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and report deviations from said policies to Loss PreventionOversees the maintenance of the pharmacy department to insure 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.Work on-call schedule, where applicableInteracts with Facility Manager in the appropriate completion of hiring practices, performance reviews and disciplinary actions of pharmacy department personnel.Perform MTM, IMMR, short stay reviews, delivery at discharge, and other clinical functions to support consultant pharmacists and maintain compliance at customer locations.Assists in meeting or exceeding budgetary sales guidelines and operating the pharmacy within said guidelinesInterface with various auditors and outside agencies, as neededResponsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programsPerform other duties as assignedJob Requirements:Possess 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 testJob Skills Required:Strong customer service and communication skillsStrong Organizational skillsBasic keyboarding skillsEducation:Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy