*Pharmacist

ASK Consulting; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ASK Consulting in Reno, NV seeks a Pharmacist to dispense prescriptions and coordinate clinical services for specialty drugs at the branch. The role involves interacting with health care professionals to support patient care, translating prescriptions, compounding, and resolving orders via external adjudication queues.

The ideal candidate has an active license in good standing, a PharmD or Bachelors in Pharmacy with at least two years of pharmacist experience, and familiarity with retail or

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm D with at least two years of pharmacist experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with patients and health care professionals.
• Retail or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review patient prescriptions for accuracy and safety.
• Dispense prescriptions and ensure final accuracy and dosage.
• Coordinate clinical services for specialty drugs at the branch.
• Interact with patients and physicians by telephone or mail for patient care.
• Resolve orders via external adjudication queues.
• Maintain procedures for quality assurance and controlled substances security.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Pharmacy experience

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm D

Job description

Description

Job Title

Pharmacist

Position Description

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.

Roles Responsibilities

• 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 into 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.

Skills

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Previous pharmacy experience in retail or hospital preferred.
• Appropriate state license required.
• Experience in home infusion therapy is preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills and detail orientation important for this position.
• Minimum of one year's pharmacy experience in a retail or hospital setting preferred.

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.