Pharmacist

VIVA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking a pharmacist to dispense prescriptions and coordinate clinical services for specialty drugs at the branch location.

The role involves interacting with health care professionals, translating prescriptions, performing compound preparation, and communicating with patients and physicians by phone or mail for patient care. You will resolve orders via the External Adjudication queue and ensure accuracy and safety in dispensing.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or PharmD with active license.
• At least two years of pharmacist experience.
• State license required and in good standing.
• Strong attention to detail and patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Review patient profiles, drug interactions, and usage data.
• Dispense prescriptions and perform final dispensing checks.
• Enter prescriptions into computer and support patient services.
• Coordinate with physicians for clarifications or interventions.
• Resolve orders via External Adjudication (EA) queue.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

PharmD

Active pharmacy license

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for dispensing prescriptions and coordinating clinical services for specialty drugs serviced at the branch location. This position is responsible for interacting with the health care professionals in the provision and coordination of customer care. Must also translate prescriptions, perform compounds and dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals. Must be comfortable communicating by telephone or mail, with patients and physicians for patient care. Will also be responsible for resolving orders via the EA (External Adjudication) queue.

Duties

This individual must have excellent interpersonal skills. Will be responsible for: reviewing patient profile, drug interactions, sensitivities and drug usage database in relation to patient's prescription. Determines if prescription requires physician clarification or if it should be forwarded to therapeutic intervention or doctor phone calls for follow-up. Enters prescription in to the computer. Assists in patient services as required, taking incoming prescription medication questions/concerns from patients. Assists in the doctor phone call area and/or therapeutic intervention as assigned and contacts physicians to resolve any questions or concerns. Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs. Works with other members of the pharmacy to ensure accuracy of prescriptions. Dispenses prescription medication and performs final dispensing quality check on all prescriptions for accuracy and dosage.

Experience

Minimum one year pharmacy experience, previous pharmacy experience in retail or hospital preferred. Appropriate state license required. Basic computer skills required. Strong organizational skill, interpersonal skills and detail orientation important for this position.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm D. also required with at least two years experience as a pharmacist. Must have an active license in good standing.

Notes

Onsite Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status