Pharmacist - Retail

Kph-Healthcare-Services; Morristown (VT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinney Pharmacy is seeking a licensed pharmacist to implement the Kinney Standard of Practice and oversee dispensing, counseling patients, and QA to ensure accuracy.

You will manage inventory, coordinate third-party submissions, ensure regulatory compliance, train staff, and maintain records, while delivering excellent customer service and safeguarding patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state pharmacy license and current registration.
• Minimum BS or PharmD in Pharmacy.
• Certified Immunizer.
• Pre-employment drug screening may apply.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and counsel patients.
• Perform quality assurance to ensure accurate prescriptions.
• Report dispensing incidents per company guidelines.
• Follow state and federal guidelines governing the practice of Pharmacy.
• Oversee third party claims submission and collection.
• Manage pharmacy inventory for maximum turnover while remaining in stock.
• Transmit, process and receive orders with Kinney Warehouse and suppliers.
• Check inventory for outdates and process returns.
• Maintain prescription files and records per guidelines.
• Utilize pharmacy technology to maximize ROI.
• Ensure loss prevention policies are followed and report deviations.
• Assist in marketing and promotional programs.
• Maintain a clean, professional pharmacy environment.
• Develop professional relationships with doctors and health professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Prescription dispensing

Patient counseling

Quality assurance

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Team training

Communication with staff

Budget awareness

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