Pharmacist per diem, onsite position in Plano, TX.
Role and Responsibilities
- Fill prescriptions and review prescriptions filled by Pharmacy Technicians.
- Provide drug information and patient counseling as required by law.
- Maintain medication invoices, including controlled substance invoices.
- Perform inventories required by law.
- Provide guidance and counseling to support personnel.
- Maintain good relationship with clinic management and clinical staff.
- Interpret medication orders/prescriptions and review patient's medication profile for drug‑drug interactions, appropriate dosing, and allergies.
- Maintain proper medication storage conditions and maintain temperature logs as required.
- Understand prescription billing requirements for different payors, including commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare‑D.
- Provide oversight of medication distribution to remote clinic locations.
- Demonstrate and promote excellent customer service.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Holds an active license from the Texas Board of Pharmacy; license is in good standing.
- Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy; Pharm.D. preferred.
- Minimum of two years of pharmacist practice in retail, ambulatory, or hospital outpatient settings.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate with prescribers and patients.
- Demonstrates current knowledge of medication use and disease management.
- Demonstrates computer skills necessary to manage prescription dispensing.
- Understand quality control procedures and confidentiality requirements.
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel software.
- Demonstrates ability to manage personnel.
Physical Requirements
Pharmacists should have a degree of physical stamina as they might need to stand for longer periods of their shift when helping customers and filing prescriptions. Regularly operates a computer, mouse, keyboard, and occasionally operates other standard office equipment, such as printer, copier, phone.
Salary
$58.00-$63.00/hr