Pharmacist Outpatient

UKG; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacist to maintain daily operations in the outpatient pharmacy, ensuring accurate and timely dispensing and patient care. The role includes counseling, immunizations, and participating in medication therapy management to support quality care.

Responsibilities include reviewing prescriptions, performing drug utilization reviews, directing workflow, and overseeing inventory and cash processes.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.
• One year outpatient pharmacy experience preferred.
• Must be licensed as a Pharmacist in North Carolina; Virginia licensure preferred.
• Virginia BLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily workflow of the Outpatient Pharmacy to ensure accurate dispensing and delivery.
• Review prescriptions for safety and efficacy; conduct drug utilization reviews.
• Provide immunizations and patient counseling; support Meds-to-Beds program.
• Assist with inventory management and maintain records for medications and processes.
• Cross-train to work at all outpatient locations and supervise technicians as needed.

Skills

Outpatient experience

Pharmacist licensure

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (ACPE)

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $55 USD to $83 USD
  The estimated salary range is provided in accordance with Virginia Pay Transparency requirements. Final salary offers are calculated based on job-related factors, including education, experience, location, shift, skills, specialties, and/or other relevant qualifications or criteria.

Description

Summary

The Outpatient Pharmacist is responsible for maintaining the daily operations of the Outpatient Pharmacy to ensure accurate and timely service. Pharmacists are responsible for providing medications and other supplies as needed for adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. Additionally, outpatient pharmacists evaluate drug therapies, counsel patients, immunize, and perform medication therapy management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed daily. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of the organization.

Direct the daily workflow of the Outpatient Pharmacy to ensure accurate and timely dispensing and/or delivery of medications and supplies.

Review prescription orders for appropriateness, including safety and efficacy.

Perform prospective drug utilization reviews, assessing for proper dosage, use directions, drug interactions, contraindications, duplicate therapies, and other regimen-related considerations, and make interventions as needed.

Perform medication filling, checking, and review.

Manage pharmacotherapeutic services in accordance with institutional or state standards.

Provide immunizations and other direct patient care as indicated, in accordance with institutional or state practice standards and/or protocols.

Assign support duties to technicians, interns, and students as needed to ensure completion of all tasks.

Counsel patients and families regarding all aspects of medication use, including for hospital discharge patients as needed to support the Meds-to-Beds program (medication preparation and delivery).

In conjunction with the pharmacy manager and buyer, assist with inventory management and compliance with inventory processes.

Provide oversight of the cash management system, ensure accounting receives appropriate records of all transactions, and provide a daily cash report.

Maintain appropriate records for all medications and processes in the pharmacy, including controlled substances and other required documentation.

Maintain competency with pharmacy knowledge and techniques to ensure quality care for patients of all ages.

Follow established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control protocols.

Demonstrate competency with pharmacy automation, medication distribution, and applicable technology.

Contribute to departmental cost-reduction and/or revenue-generation efforts.

Contribute to or lead departmental quality improvement efforts as approved by the manager.

Serve as a preceptor to pharmacy residents and pharmacy students.

Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.

Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.

Be cross-trained to work and provide services at all outpatient pharmacy locations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Preferred Education: Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school
Experience: One year of outpatient pharmacy experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be currently licensed to work as a Pharmacist in the State of North Carolina; Virginia licensure preferred.

Virginia Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Pharmacy.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Pharmacist

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