Pharmacist

VIVA USA INC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA INC in Reno, NV is seeking a licensed pharmacist to dispense prescriptions and coordinate clinical services for specialty drugs at the branch location. You will interact with healthcare professionals, translate prescriptions, perform compounding, and manage orders via the EA queue to ensure patient care.

The role requires an active state license, a PharmD or Doctor of Pharmacy degree, and at least one year of pharmacy experience in retail or hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Active state pharmacist license required.
• Pharmacy degree or PharmD with 1+ year of experience.
• Experience in home infusion therapy preferred.
• Basic computer skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications and perform final dispensing check.
• Review patient profiles for drug interactions and safety.
• Enter prescriptions into computer system accurately.
• Coordinate with physicians for clarifications and therapeutic interventions.
• Manage orders via EA queue and maintain QA procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Pharmacy software

Education

Pharmacy degree or PharmD

Active state pharmacy license

Tools

Pharmacy software

Informatics systems

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

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 skill, 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.

Notes

safety sensitive
Mon-Fri 9-4 Sat-Sun 9:30-6:30

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