Pharmacist, Per Diem, Long Term Care

KPH HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 157,597,440 - 182,268,878; Full time

Job summary

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. in Maine is seeking a Pharmacy leader to oversee the pharmacy department, ensure adherence to HealthDirect Standards, and deliver high quality patient care.

Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, QA, regulatory compliance, inventory management, and building professional relationships with physicians while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid State Pharmacist license and current registration.
• Ability to stand/walk throughout the shift.
• BS or PharmD in Pharmacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions following HealthDirect Standard of Practice.
• Perform QA steps to ensure accuracy of prescriptions.
• Follow state and federal regulations governing pharmacy practice.
• Oversee third-party claims submission and collection.
• Manage pharmacy inventory to optimize turns and in-stock levels.
• Maintain confidential patient records and protect privacy.
• Foster professional relationships with doctors and health professionals.
• Interface with auditors and external agencies as needed.
• Adhere to budgetary guidelines and participate in training.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Keyboarding

Education

BS or PharmD in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Scope of Responsibilities: Oversees operations of the Pharmacy department. Relies on experience and professional judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals.

Job Summary: Responsible for the implementation and adherence to the HealthDirect Standard of Practice as it relates to the provision of the highest quality health care service to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Follows the HealthDirect Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptions
• Performs all quality assurance steps to insure a technically accurate prescription is dispensed. Reports dispensing incidents in a timely manner, in accordance with company guidelines
• Follows all State and Federal regulations governing the practice of Pharmacy
• Oversees the initial submission, resubmission and collection of all third party claims
• Manages and balances the pharmacy inventory to ensure maximum turns while still remaining in-stock for customer needs.
• Insures prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with all state and federal guidelines
• Insure outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all times
• Insure all loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and report deviations from said policies to Loss Prevention
• Oversees the maintenance of the pharmacy department to insure 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
• Interface with various auditors and outside agencies, as needed
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Qualifications

Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy.

Job Requirements

• Posses and maintain a valid State License and current registration to practice Pharmacy
• Ability to stand/walk throughout majority of shift

Job Skills Required

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Strong Organizational skills
• Basic keyboarding skills

Compensation

$55.00 - $63.61 an hour. The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience and education.

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.