Pharmacist - Retail

Priority Dispatch Corp.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in New York is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to implement the Kinney Standard of Practice and ensure the highest quality patient care.

This role emphasizes dispensing prescriptions, counseling patients, managing inventory, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting Loss Prevention and corporate marketing programs.

Qualifications

• Dispense prescriptions and counsel patients.
• Maintain and audit pharmacy inventory for turnover and stock.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines governing pharmacy practice.
• Oversee submission and collection of third-party claims.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and records.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions following Kinney Standard of Practice.
• Counsel patients on medications and usage.
• Perform QA steps to ensure accuracy of prescriptions.
• Manage inventory to maximize turns while meeting patient needs.
• Interface with auditors and agencies as required.
• Assist in training pharmacy staff and promoting programs.

Skills

Prescription dispensing

Patient counseling

Quality assurance

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS or PharmD degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Summary:Responsible for the implementation and adherence to the Kinney Standard of Practice as it relates to the provision of the highest quality health care service to our customersJob Duties:Follows the Kinney Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptions and counsel patientsPerforms all quality assurance steps to ensure a technically accurate prescription is dispensed. Reports dispensing incidents in a timely manner, in accordance with company guidelinesFollows all State and Federal guidelines governing the practice of PharmacyOversees the initial submission, resubmission and collection of all third party claimsManages and balances the pharmacy inventory to provide for maximum turns while still remaining in-stock for customer needs. Oversees the transmitting, processing and receiving of orders to and from the Kinney Warehouse and additional suppliers as neededOversees the checking of pharmacy inventory for outdates and processing of all returnsEnsures prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with all state and federal guidelinesEnsures in-store pharmacy technology is being used to its fullest potential to allow for a maximum return on investment of the technology and life spanEnsure outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all timesEnsure all loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and report deviations from said policies to Loss PreventionAssist in the implementation of all corporate pharmacy marketing, advertising and promotional programs are fully executed and implementedOversees the maintenance of the pharmacy department to ensure a clean and professional environmentMaintains and develops professional relationships with doctors and others in the health service professionsMaintains an awareness of developments in the Pharmacy and Health Care Services fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into own practiceMaintains confidentiality regarding all patient informationFacilitates communication between professional staff and pharmacy personnel.Assists in meeting or exceeding budgetary sales guidelines and operating the pharmacy within said guidelinesAssist in the training and development of all pharmacy department personnel, including use of the Kinney Pharmacy Clerk and Technician Training ProgramInterface with various auditors and outside agencies, as neededResponsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programsPerform other duties as assignedJob Requirements:Posses and maintain a valid State License and current registration to practice PharmacyAbility to stand/walk throughout majority of shiftSuccessful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening testCertified ImmunizerEducation:Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy