Pharmacist - Float

GRX Holdings, LLC; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GRX Holdings, LLC in Ames, IA is hiring a Pharmacist to join our team full time. The role includes filling prescriptions, counseling patients, supervising technicians, and ensuring compliance with laws.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Pharmacy or PharmD, an active state license, 1–2 years of related experience, and strong customer service skills to support diverse patients in a busy community setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy license in the state.
• 1–2 years related experience; strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Interprets prescriptions, checks drug interactions, enters data, and supervises Technicians.
• Counsels patients by phone and in person; explains dosing and duration of therapy.
• Reviews inventory daily and places orders to maintain stock without overstocking.
• Ensures proper billing and compliance with insurance plans, CMS, and board requirements.
• Maintains state license and up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy systems.
• Controls expenses and maximizes store profitability while maintaining attendance.
• Follows security procedures and maintains inventory integrity.
• Manages third-party rejections and generates daily/weekly reports.
• Complies with all laws and company procedures; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Patient counseling

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

We are looking for an efficient, flexible, and highly motivated Pharmacist to join our team! This full time role will be based out of Ames and will support Story City, Nevada, Ames and Ogden.

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 PharmDfrom 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