Pharmacist

Parkview Health Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Rx in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Pharmacist to dispense prescriptions, counsel patients on safe medication use, and ensure compliance with pharmacy laws and policies.

You will oversee dispensing, provide consultations, monitor for drug interactions, assist with inventory, supervise technicians, and maintain accurate records to support patient safety.

Qualifications

• PharmD or NY-registered pharmacist in good standing.
• Active New York licensure as a pharmacist.
• Strong attention to detail and patient safety.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and oversee the filling of prescriptions to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Provide patient consultations regarding safe use, storage, and interactions.
• Ensure compliance with URAC, state and federal drug laws.
• Participate in inventory activities to remove outdated and damaged drugs.
• Maintain communications with facilities to foster relationships.
• Guide and supervise pharmacy technicians to ensure accurate dispensing and proper documentation.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and stay current with regulations.
• Stay current on pharmacological knowledge and continuing education.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient counseling

Communication in English

Pharmacy operations

Education

PharmD or NY-registered Pharmacist

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Riverview Rx - Buffalo, NY 14226Salary Range: $59.00 - $63.00 HourlyPosition Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing prescription medications to patients, providing expert counsel to patients regarding the safe use of prescription medications, and ensuring that the pharmacy prescription services are provided in compliance with regulatory, policy and procedure requirements for accuracy, safety, and security.

Primary Responsibilities

• Dispense and oversee the filling of prescriptions to ensure that each patient receives the medications exactly as prescribed by medical providers. Ensure effective communication with providers, facilities, patients, and internal teams to provide patient focused accuracy, safety, and security.
• Provide patient consultations regarding safe use, storage, potential side effects, and drug interactions for prescription and over-the-counter medications. Respond to inquiries from patients and consult with prescribing physicians as questions warrant.
• Comply with URAC, state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state Board of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Food and Drug Administration by monitoring patient care and maintaining records for controlled substances.
• Participate in inventory activities to remove outdated and damaged drugs from the inventory.
• Maintain effective communications with facilities to foster enduring business relationships and build customer loyalty.
• Provide technical, policy, and regulatory guidance to pharmacy technicians to ensure that all medications are accurately dispensed, recorded, labeled, and stored for pick up or delivery and that all reimbursements for prescription medications are accurately processed and recorded.
• Assist with the maintenance of workflow, assigning pharmacy staff tasks required to maintain order and ensure an efficient and compliant pharmacy operation.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations outlined by the Board of Pharmacy, accreditation standards, and company policy.
• Stay current on pharmacological knowledge by studying existing and new legislation and keeping up to date with current continuing education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QualificationsKey Skills

• Demonstrated excellence in attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a critical focus on accuracy and safety.
• Highly effective communicator with superior listening, understanding, speaking, writing, counseling skills in English.
• Proven ability to model excellent customer service resulting in improved customer satisfaction and enduring business relationships with facilities, patients, prescribers, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of pharmacy operations, make superior decisions and meet expectations for productivity, efficiency, and accuracy.

Education/Experience Requirements

PharmD in Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist (RPh) and active and in good standing licensure as a registered pharmacist in the state of New York