Pharmacist

GRX Holdings LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

GRX Holdings LLC is seeking an efficient, flexible, and highly motivated part-time Pharmacist to join their team in Des Moines, Iowa. The role involves interpreting prescriptions, counseling patients, and ensuring compliance with state laws. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD and an active pharmacy license in Iowa. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and experience with Pioneer Software. Flexibility for working some Saturdays is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's level degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from accredited Pharmacy College.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy license in the state.
• One to two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret written prescriptions and check for drug interactions.
• Counsel patients and answer their medication-related questions.
• Review inventory and place medication orders as necessary.
• Maintain state pharmacy license and compliance with laws.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and ensure accuracy of their work.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Experience with Pioneer Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Active and unrestricted Pharmacy license in Iowa

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an efficient, flexible, and highly motivated Pharmacist to join our team! Requirements of this part-time role include some Saturdays and PRN call-in, as needed. This role will be used to fill vacation coverage. The PRN Pharmacist will stay in the Des Moines and surrounding areas, including but not limited to Medicap locations in Des Moines, Indianola, Ames, and Boone.

Responsibilities

• Interprets written prescriptions, checks for drug interactions and allergies, enters prescription and patient data into Pioneer Software, and gives prescription information to Pharmacy Technician for filling. Supervises Technicians, checks all work for accuracy.
• Serves patients by counseling over the phone and in person. Conveys pertinent information regarding how and for how long the medication should be taken. Answers patient’s questions. Consults with other health care professionals and conducts research as necessary to ensure that all services are in the best interests of the patient and conform to established professional standards and applicable state laws.
• Review inventory daily. Places orders for medications, as necessary. Maintains adequate supplies without overstocking.
• Ensure proper billing occurs when pharmacist on duty in compliance with insurance plan, CMS, and/or board of pharmacy.
• Counsels patients to ensure that patients understand their treatment program and to ensure that treatment goals are being met. Meets face to face with patients, discusses disease state and treatment options. Answers questions to ensure patient understanding.
• Maintains current state pharmacy license.
• Maintains working knowledge of all aspects of the computer and cash register.
• Maintains store competitiveness and profitability by controlling operational expenses and maximizing sales.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Develops courteous and professional relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers.
• Comply with all security/loss prevention procedures including setting alarm, securing safe, etc.
• Maintain a perpetual schedule II inventory
• Complete third-party rejections
• Maintain daily and weekly reports
• In cases of dispensing incidents, follow company procedures: notification and report completed
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures and federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's level degree in Pharmacy OR PharmD from accredited Pharmacy College.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy license in the state.
• One to two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Pioneer Software.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills