Pharmacist

GRX Holdings LLC; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GRX Holdings LLC in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an efficient Pharmacist to join our team under indirect supervision. You will fill prescriptions, counsel patients, supervise Pharmacy Technicians, and ensure services meet professional standards and state laws.

You will interpret prescriptions, check for interactions, advise patients on medication usage, manage inventory, and oversee billing in coordination with plans and CMS. A licensed pharmacist with strong customer service is needed.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with Bachelor's or PharmD from an accredited college.
• Active and unrestricted state license.
• 1–2 years of related experience; strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions, check interactions, enter data, and supervise Technicians for accuracy.
• Counsel patients by phone and in person; explain how to take medications and answer questions.
• Review inventory daily; place orders and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Ensure proper billing in accordance with insurance plans, CMS, and board of pharmacy.
• Counsel patients on treatment goals and monitor progress with patients face-to-face.
• Maintain current state pharmacy license and knowledge of computer systems and cash register.
• Support store profitability by managing expenses and maximizing sales.
• Maintain attendance and professional relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers.
• Follow security procedures and complete inventory checks for schedule medications.
• Document incidents and ensure company procedures and laws are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Active and unrestricted Pharmacy license (state)

Job description

We are looking for an efficient, flexible, and highly motivated Pharmacist to join our team!

Under indirect supervision, provides full range of patient services by filling prescriptions, counseling patients, supervising Pharmacy Technicians, and providing professional services. Assures that all services comply with professional standards and applicable laws.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Interprets written prescriptions, checks for drug interactions and allergies, enters prescription and patient data into computer system, and gives prescription information to Pharmacy Technician for filling. Supervises Technicians, checks all work for accuracy.
• Serves patients by counseling over the phone and in person. Conveys pertinent information regarding how and for how long the medication should be taken. Answers patient’s questions. Consults with other health care professionals and conducts research as necessary to ensure that all services are in the best interests of the patient and conform to established professional standards and applicable state laws.
• Review inventory daily. Places orders for medications, as necessary. Maintains adequate supplies without overstocking.
• Ensure proper billing occurs when pharmacist on duty in compliance with insurance plan, CMS, and/or board of pharmacy.
• Counsels patients to ensure that patients understand their treatment program and to ensure that treatment goals are being met. Meets face to face with patients, discusses disease state and treatment options. Answers questions to ensure patient understanding.
• Maintains current state pharmacy license.
• Maintains working knowledge of all aspects of the computer and cash register.
• Maintains store competitiveness and profitability by controlling operational expenses and maximizing sales.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Develops courteous and professional relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers.
• Comply with all security/loss prevention procedures including setting alarm, securing safe, etc.
• Maintain a perpetual schedule II inventory
• Complete third-party rejections
• Maintain daily and weekly reports
• In cases of dispensing incidents, follow company procedures: notification and report completed
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures and federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Bachelor's level degree in Pharmacy OR PharmD from accredited Pharmacy College.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy license in the state.
• One to two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills