Pharmacist Per Diem

Fresenius Medical Care; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a licensed pharmacist to dispense prescribed medications, provide patient counseling, and ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (an advanced degree is desirable), at least one year of pharmacy experience, and strong computer, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or related field required.
• 1 year of experience in a pharmacy setting.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy laws for Rx drugs and devices.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Willing to obtain jurisprudence in required states for licensure reciprocity.
• Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain procedures for mixing, labeling, and packaging pharmaceuticals.
• Monitor drug therapies for interactions, allergies and contraindications.
• Ensure accuracy of prescriptions and resolve inconsistencies.
• Provide clinical consultations on medications and interactions.
• Maintain files including prescriptions and patient profiles.
• Provide after-hours pharmacist coverage and training as needed.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Pharmacy law knowledge

Dialysis drug manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

Purpose and Scope:

Dispenses drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, implements, and maintains procedures for mixing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
• Monitors drug therapies for drug interactions, allergies and contraindications.
• Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions.
• Ensures accuracy of all prescriptions by checking all orders, identifies any inconsistencies and initiate appropriate action.
• Obtains all licenses required for shipment of Rx products in coordination with Regulatory Affairs.
• Maintains all required files to include: prescription files, patient files and profiles.
• Provides clinical consultations to internal personnel regarding medication for drug interactions, side effects and dosage. Ensures the appropriate storage and security of medicinal products and supplements to provide purity, freshness and potency.
• Maintains continuous knowledge with all current pharmacy practices and new drugs by participating in continuing education programs as required by each state board of pharmacy. Keep up with all company regulatory standards and policies.
• Provides reports as needed, including state required drug monitoring programs.
• Maintains pharmacy supplies.
• Provides pharmacy coverage with daily schedules, vacation schedules, and call offs due to illness during pharmacy business hours.
• Provides documented orientation and training for different departmental staff. Provide review and evaluation of staff if needed.
• May provide assistance to junior level staff with more complex tasks that require a higher level of understanding of functions.
• May elevate issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
• Mentors other staff as applicable.
• Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Assists with various projects as assigned by a direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Provides coverage for any emergency orders for weekends and after hours.
• Serves as after-hours/on-call pharmacist for counseling.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable.

Experience and Required Skills:

• 1 year required.
• Must be willing to secure jurisprudence in individual states which require separate pharmacy licenses before granting reciprocity with their state on an as needed basis.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• In-depth knowledge of pharmacy laws for Rx drugs and devices.
• Familiarity with the process involved in the manufacture of dialysis preparation.

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Hourly Rate: $56.00 - $94.00

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.