Pharmacist

California Specialty Pharmacy,LLC; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

California Specialty Pharmacy, LLC in Whittier, CA, is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist – Specialty & Compounding Pharmacy to oversee services and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. You will supervise compounding activities, develop clinical programs, ensure timely shipping, and act as a drug information resource for patients and providers.

The role requires a Doctorate of Pharmacy and an active CA pharmacist license, with a focus on quality, cost effectiveness, and staff

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy
• Current and active Pharmacist license from the California State Board of Pharmacy
• Licensure: Current, active and in good standing pharmacist license in the state of employment
• Evaluate prescription orders for accuracy, validity, and appropriateness
• Prepare and dispense prescriptions in accordance with federal and state law
• Responsible for completing projects and responsibilities as assigned by the executive management team
• Attend appropriate training, seminars, and workshops, as required

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee compounding activities per SOPs
• Maintain SOPs for sterile and non-sterile lab and cleaning logs
• Help to create master formulas
• Verify prescription orders and formula log sheets
• Report on CURES program for controlled substance monitoring
• Verify scripts in CPR+ queues 7 and G
• Ensure packages are shipped appropriately and in a timely manner
• Develop new clinical programs on Envoy for IVIG and other disease states
• Pass Certified Specialty Pharmacy certification within a year
• Pass IGNS Certification within a year
• Serve as a drug information resource for patients, providers, and staff
• Support Directors in daily business tasks
• Perform other duties as required
• Receive daily pharmaceutical orders

Skills

Prescription evaluation

Dispensing accuracy

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy

Tools

CPR+

Envoy

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist – Specialty & Compounding Pharmacy

Job Description:

Directs and coordinates all pharmacy services for the pharmacy in accordance with the established policies and standards as well as state and federal regulations, in the absence of the Pharmacist in Charge. Provides oversight for the quality and cost effectiveness of services provided. Has fiscal responsibilities in collaboration with senior management team for financial aspects of the specialty pharmacy services.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy
• Current and active Pharmacist license from the California State Board of Pharmacy
• Licensure: Current, active and in good standing pharmacist license in the state of employment
• Evaluate prescription orders for accuracy, validity, and appropriateness
• Prepare and dispense prescriptions in accordance with federal and state law
• Responsible for completing projects and responsibilities as assigned by the executive management team
• Attend appropriate training, seminars, and workshops, as required

Compounding Specific Duties

• Monitor refill call activity weekly to assure completion
• Maintain SOPs for sterile and non-sterile lab and cleaning logs, under the direct supervision of Director of Compounding
• Help to create master formulas
• Verify prescription orders and formula log sheets
• Report on CURES program for controlled substance monitoring

Specialty Pharmacy Specific Duties

• Responsible to verify scripts in CPR+ queues 7 and G
• Ensure all packages are shipped appropriately and in a timely manner
• Develop new clinical programs on Envoy for IVIG and other disease states as needed
• Successfully pass Certified Specialty Pharmacy certification within a year of employment
• Successfully pass IGNS Certification within a year of employment
• Serve as a drug information resource for patients, providers, and pharmacy staff
• Support Directors in daily business tasks
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned
• Competent in pharmacy computer systems (CPR+, Envoy)
• Proper communication with other pharmacists and healthcare providers (follow-up notes, phone calls, etc.)
• Patient consultation on all new prescriptions and per patient request with proper documentation (medication use, storage, refill procedures, common side effects, administration, and disposal of expired medications)
• Medication labeling and dispensing procedures
• Ordering medications/products/supplies from various suppliers to maintain adequate inventory
• Ability to resolve problems such as employee disputes and customer service issues
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects
• Ability to perform pharmacy services while providing direct oversight of pharmacy staff
• Ability to interact constructively with managers, peers, and support personnel
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
• Perform additional duties as required
• Receive daily pharmaceutical orders

Required Duties

• Master formula record review
• Prescription verification
• Compound verification
• Verification of final dispensed productVerification of prescriptions for filling
• Monitoring, managing, and tracking workflow
• Providing patient consultations and verbal instructions
• Resolving patient issues (e.g., missing supplies, medication issues)

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of contemporary specialty pharmacy practice and healthcare requirements
• Strong clinical acumen in specialty pharmacy disease states (HCV, IVIG, MS, RA, etc.)
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

*Required*
Current, active and in good standing pharmacist license in the state of employment