Pharmacist

Healthcare Support Staffing; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruiting firm is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to dispense medications according to prescriptions and provide essential patient care. Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, checking for drug interactions, and leading support staff. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD, be detail-oriented, compassionate, and able to communicate effectively. A current state license and prior experience are required. This position offers a temp role for 6-8 weeks while adjustments are made.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice pharmacy in state of employment.
• Experience required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications following prescriptions.
• Process and verify prescriptions accurately.
• Advise patients on potential drug interactions and instructions.

Skills

Compassionate

Detail oriented

Oral communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD

Tools

Computers

Job description

HealthCare Support Staffing, Inc. (HSS), is a proven industry-leading national healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non-clinical positions with some of the largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities including: Fortune 100 Health Plans, Mail Order Pharmacies, Medical Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals they will receive fast access to great career opportunities that best fit their expertise. Connect with one of our Professional Recruiting Consultants today to see how a conversation can turn into a long-lasting and rewarding career!

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Dispense medications following prescriptions issued by an authorized medical practitioner. Perform or oversee performance of packaging, labeling, measuring, compounding, storing, charging, and recording of medications used in dispensing to members and provide leadership and guidance to supporting staff. Review prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy to determine ingredients needed and to ensure correct dosage. Advise patients and care providers of potential drug interactions, possible side effects, storage information and instructions on how to use medications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn the BenecardCF Mailorder system and other computer systems we use
• Process and verify prescriptions accurately
• Check patient profiles for drug interactions and allergies
• Provide attention to customer, ensuring that both medical professionals and patients are responded to with accurate and timely information
• Aid in processing of insurance claims
• Maintain management of inventory
• Compound when appropriate
• Perform clinical evaluations per patient
• Ability to work in teams, providing leadership to enable timely completion of assigned work requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD (minimum)
• Experience required
• Current license to practice pharmacy in state of employment
• Knowledge of and skilled in use and operation of computers
• Compassionate with desire to help patients
• Reliable and dedicated
• Detail oriented and precise
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to tolerate repetitive standing and sitting
• Oral communication skills to clearly communicate and deal with a diverse customer group and other health care professionals
• Analytical ability to interpret information and recommend solutions
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns
• Ability to work in a team environment and work cooperatively with other members of pharmacy staff
• Organizational and time management skillsAble to adapt schedule with little, if any notice.
• Qualified to participate in federal health care programs, including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid

Additional Information

Temp for 6-8 weeks while they make some adjustments and get caught up to speed