Pharmacist - Retail

KPH HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. in Syracuse, NY seeks a Pharmacist to dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, and uphold the Kinney Standard of Practice to provide the highest quality care.

You will manage inventory, coordinate with doctors and third-party claims, ensure compliance with State and Federal guidelines, and mentor pharmacy staff while maintaining patient confidentiality and data security. This role requires NY licensure, strong customer service, and the ability to use pharmacy

Qualifications

• Active NY Pharmacist license required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and counsel patients per Kinney Standard of Practice.
• Perform QA steps to ensure accuracy; report dispensing incidents promptly.
• Follow State and Federal guidelines governing pharmacy practice.
• Oversee third-party claims submission and collection.

Skills

Pharmacy dispensing

Patient counseling

Education

New York Pharmacist license

Tools

Kinney Pharmacy System

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 customers

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 customers

Job Duties

• Follows the Kinney Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptions and counsel patients
• Performs all quality assurance steps to ensure a technically accurate prescription is dispensed. Reports dispensing incidents in a timely manner, in accordance with company guidelines
• Follows all State and Federal guidelines governing the practice of Pharmacy
• Oversees the initial submission, resubmission and collection of all third party claims
• Manages 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 needed
• Oversees the checking of pharmacy inventory for outdates and processing of all returns
• Ensures prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with all state and federal guidelines
• Ensures in-store pharmacy technology is being used to its fullest potential to allow for a maximum return on investment of the technology and life span
• Ensure outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all times
• Ensure all loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and report deviations from said policies to Loss Prevention
• Assist in the implementation of all corporate pharmacy marketing, advertising and promotional programs are fully executed and implemented
• Oversees the maintenance of the pharmacy department to ensure 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
• Assist in the training and development of all pharmacy department personnel, including use of the Kinney Pharmacy Clerk and Technician Training Program
• Interface with various auditors and outside agencies, as needed
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned