Pharmacist / Part-time

MedStar Health; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a licensed pharmacist to evaluate prescribed medications, ensure appropriate dosing and interactions, and provide counseling to patients and physicians. The role includes supervising pharmacy operations in the manager's absence and handling insurance-related requirements.

Requirements include a Maryland or DC pharmacist license, 1–2 years of retail experience, and CPR plus immunization certifications.

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in MD or DC.
• 1–2 years pharmacy experience, retail preferred.
• Immunization/vaccination certification required.
• CPR certification (AHA or Red Cross) within 90 days required.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy operations in absence of manager; oversee workflow and staff.
• Perform final check on prescriptions ensuring accuracy of input and labeling.
• Process prescriptions in dispensing system and resolve DURs, prior authorizations, and payer issues.
• Provide clinical information to physicians and healthcare teams for safe dispensing.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Pharmacist license (Maryland/DC)

Tools

Dispensing software

Job description

About this Job: General Summary of Position
Evaluates drugs prescribed by physicians for appropriateness of dose therapeutic efficacy allergy drug interaction and contraindications; processes prescriptions through insurance company and handles DUR rejects pre-authorizations etc.; performs final check on all prescriptions ensuring accurate input labeling and dispensing; and provides counseling and drug information to patients and physicians. MedStar Pharmacy is committed to providing world-class compassionate care to every patient every time at every touch point. All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Acts as the pharmacist in charge in the absence of the manager: directing workflow patterns ensuring daily responsibilities are carried out by assigned staff resolving issues requiring management intervention and performing routine oversight of pharmacy operations.
• Performs final check on all completed prescriptions verifying the accuracy of input labeling and dispensing; makes corrections as necessary; maintains refill and narcotic logs and prescription files.
• Processes prescriptions in the dispensing system; evaluates prescriptions for appropriateness of dose therapeutic efficacy allergy drug interactions and contraindications; handles DURs rejects preauthorizations etc.; communicates with third party payors to troubleshoot issues relating to coverage reimbursement etc.
• Provides clinical information and guidance to physicians and allied health professionals as appropriate to provide safe prompt and accurate dispensing of all prescriptions; calls physicians and follows up on refill requests; notifies physicians of Rx's requiring pre-authorizations and discusses alternatives as appropriate.
• Provides patient counseling as appropriate on a patient-by-patient basis.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Licensed as a pharmacist in the State of Maryland or District of Columbia (DC) required

Experience

• 1-2 years Pharmacy experience preferably in retail required

Licenses and Certifications

• PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist Current Maryland or DC Pharmacist license including Immunization/Vaccination Certification and registration with the board of pharmacy in that state or district. required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $102,606.00 - USD $196,996.00 /Yr.