Pharmacist (1460)

KPH Healthcare Services Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinney Drugs in Syracuse, NY is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to uphold the Kinney Standard of Practice and deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care. You will dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, and ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities include managing third-party claims, inventory, and pharmacy systems to optimize service and profitability while maintaining confidentiality and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid State License and current registration to practice Pharmacy.
• Ability to stand/walk throughout majority of shift.
• Pre-employment and/or random drug screening is required.
• Certified Immunizer.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and counsel patients.
• Perform quality assurance steps to ensure accurate prescriptions.
• Follow state and federal guidelines governing the practice of Pharmacy.
• Oversee third party claims submission and collection.
• Manage pharmacy inventory for maximum turns while staying in stock.
• Oversee transmission and processing of orders with Kinney Warehouse and suppliers.
• Maintain prescription files and records per regulations.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information and effective use of pharmacy technology.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Patient counseling

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Inventory management

Customer service

Loss prevention

Training & development

Education

BS or PharmD in Pharmacy

Job description

# Pharmacist (1460)Syracuse, NY 13206## OverviewSalary Range$100,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeTravel PercentageNoneCategoryKinney Drugs## Description**Job Summary:**Responsible for the implementation and adherence to the Kinney Standard of Practice as it relates to the provision of the highest quality health care service to our customers**Job Duties:*** Follows the Kinney Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptions and counsel patients* Performs all quality assurance steps to ensure a technically accurate prescription is dispensed. Reports dispensing incidents in a timely manner, in accordance with company guidelines* Follows all State and Federal guidelines governing the practice of Pharmacy* Oversees the initial submission, resubmission and collection of all third party claims* Manages and balances the pharmacy inventory to provide for maximum turns while still remaining in-stock for customer needs. Oversees the transmitting, processing and receiving of orders to and from the Kinney Warehouse and additional suppliers as needed* Oversees the checking of pharmacy inventory for outdates and processing of all returns* Ensures prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with all state and federal guidelines* Ensures in-store pharmacy technology is being used to its fullest potential to allow for a maximum return on investment of the technology and life span* Ensure outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all times* Ensure all loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and report deviations from said policies to Loss Prevention* Assist in the implementation of all corporate pharmacy marketing, advertising and promotional programs are fully executed and implemented* Oversees the maintenance of the pharmacy department to ensure a clean and professional environment* Maintains and develops professional relationships with doctors and others in the health service professions* Maintains an awareness of developments in the Pharmacy and Health Care Services fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into own practice* Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient information* Facilitates communication between professional staff and pharmacy personnel.* Assists in meeting or exceeding budgetary sales guidelines and operating the pharmacy within said guidelines* Assist in the training and development of all pharmacy department personnel, including use of the Kinney Pharmacy Clerk and Technician Training Program* Interface with various auditors and outside agencies, as needed* Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs* Perform other duties as assigned## Qualifications**Job Requirements:*** Posses and maintain a valid State License and current registration to practice Pharmacy* Ability to stand/walk throughout majority of shift* Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test* Certified Immunizer**Education:*** Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy