Pharmacist/ PRN

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health organization in Ohio is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to oversee pharmacy operations and supervise staff. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate medication dispensing, managing patient records, and complying with regulatory standards. Candidates must be licensed by the State of Ohio and have over 2 years of pharmacy experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are critical, along with proficiency in pharmacy computer systems. This role involves substantial client contact.

Qualifications

• Must have over 2 years of experience in retail and/or hospital pharmacy operations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Basic computer skills required, including familiarity with Windows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmacy operations and supervise pharmacy technicians.
• Ensure timely and accurate dispensing of medications.
• Monitor patient medication compliance and over-usage patterns.

Skills

Pharmacy operations oversight

Patient information management

Insurance verification

Drug contraindications checking

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy

Tools

High volume pharmacy computer systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Purpose and Objectives

Functions as a Staff Pharmacist and provides oversight of the pharmacy operations and supervision of pharmacy technicians and clerical staff when Director of the Pharmacy is off duty. Ensures timely and accurate dispensing of medications in accordance with the prescribing physician’s orders, while being alert in detecting any therapeutic incompatibilities. Follow standard pharmacy operation processes and complies with DEA, State Pharmacy Board and Food and Drug Administration rules and regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Accepts and verifies physician prescriptions for processing:
• Insures current, accurate patient information is in the pharmacy system
• Properly manages patient’s records and pharmacy files by insuring the integrity of all data input.
• Verify insurance coverage
• Check for drug contraindications
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians work flow, verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals, verifying order entries, charges and inspections.
• Supervises the work results of support personnel,
• Responsible for input and transmission of all pharmacy billings to all insurance providers and patient accounts on a timely and accurate basis,
• Monitor patient medication compliance and over-usage patterns.
• Provides consultation on prescription and non-prescription medications for storage, dosage, side effects and drug interactions.
• Complies with all state and federal drug laws as regulated by the State Pharmacy Board, the DEA and the Food and Drug Administration. Maintains records for controlled substances.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels based on economic order activity. Insures the removal of outdated and damaged drugs from the Pharmacy inventory.
• Maintains all current registrations and insurance paneling,
• Daily balancing of cash register, accounts receivable
• Maintains clean and organized work space
• Maintain proper stock of supplies
• Has / Maintains a good on-time and attendance record.
• And all other tasks as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

In order to perform the essential functions of this job, after an orientation period, the employee must possess the following: a working knowledge of Riveon Mental Health and Recovery Policy and Procedures, including sensitivity and adherence to clients’ rights, confidentiality, and health and safety issues. Must exhibit sensitivity to different cultures. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

• Currently licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Over 2 years of experience in retail and/or hospital pharmacy operations.
• Must be very familiar with high volume pharmacy computer systems.
• Must be able to provide oversight of the operations of the Pharmacy and its staff.
• Must have strong oral and written skills. Basic computer skills required, including familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

• All time is spent in an office environment and involves substantial client contact.
• The individual must be able to speak and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Due to the amount of paperwork that is required, the individual must have excellent documentation skills.
• The employee will likely be required to stand for extended periods and will spend a portion of their time on the telephone.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, walk, and lift and push minimal loads at various times.
• A considerable amount of time may also be spent working on a computer so the employee should have close vision ability.
• In addition, the individual must be able to operate basic office equipment.