PRN Pharmacist

Marathon Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Kansas City is seeking a Pharmacist to dispense prescription medications and consult with patients about their use. You'll manage the pharmacy, oversee pharmacy technicians, and perform essential administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with at least 2 years of pharmacy experience. Strong leadership, customer service skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office are crucial. Pay ranges from $60-$75/hr based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working in a pharmacy.
• Must maintain license and pharmacist status.
• Strong technical expertise in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications and consult with patients.
• Manage the Pharmacy and perform administrative duties.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Team building

Time management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft 365

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

Dispense prescription medications and consult with patients about the drugs and their use. Advise physicians and other healthcare providers on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications to treat health problems. Manage the Pharmacy, perform administrative duties, and supervise pharmacy technicians as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives, compounds, and fills prescriptions and dispenses pharmaceuticals and other drug therapies.
• Consults with patients and/or medical practitioners on how to take and administer medications, drug indications/contraindications, dosage for safe patient use, drug interactions, potential side effects, and how to store medicines to maintain efficacy. Ensures safety by reviewing prescriptions for interactions with other drugs prescribed to patient, patient allergies, and abilities to take some types of medications. Advises patients on over‑the‑counter medications to supplement other drug treatments.
• Provides other drug and pharmaceutical information as appropriate.
• Gives allergy shots and immunizations such as vaccines, flu shots, pneumonia shots, etc.
• Establishes and maintains methods and manner of storage and record‑keeping systems to provide for security and safekeeping of pharmaceuticals.
• May take patient's histories as required. May make initial clinical assessments and refer patients to appropriate clinicians.
• Process insurance claims and complete paperwork to ensure payment from insurance providers. Ensure proper archiving and records retention of documents for audit or investigation.
• Performs routine quality control testing of equipment, environment and record keeping as required by federal, state and local regulations.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Frequently cleans and sterilizes surfaces and equipment in the pharmacy.
• Daily review drug stock, has clear and accurate labels, and monitor appropriate levels of inventory. Ensure medications are ordered and follow‑up on shipments to maintain stock levels.
• Manage the Pharmacy and undertake administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, bookkeeping, signage, contacting facilities or medical equipment technicians as needed.
• Comply with all confidentiality, safety and security measures, and quality standards.
• Must continue learning and seek pharmaceutical updates to maintain the highest standard of quality and patient care. Must maintain license and pharmacist status.

People Leadership

• Manage a talented team of pharmacy technicians. Establish and maintain performance management standards for the Pharmacy team.
• In partnership with People Experience and senior leaders, provide professional and effective supervisory responsibilities including hiring, leading continuous team building and goal setting, career pathing and professional development, competency management (i.e., training, education, credentialing), performance management, work prioritization, resource management and controlling expenses, scheduling and leave management. Provide proactive support of the Ambassador's Code and change and conflict management in support of Marathon Health's values.
• Accomplishes department objectives by supervising staff and organizing and monitoring work processes with the highest degree of quality and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Pharmacy degree and licensure for the state of work. 2+ years of experience working in a pharmacy.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Experience in people management including team building, learning and development, and performance.
• Strong technical expertise using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to promote teamwork and build effective relationships.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi‑task, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented and ability to manage the competing priorities of coordinating multiple events with different deadlines.
• Flexibility to operate in a constantly evolving and fast paced environment.
• A proven record of successfully working with stakeholders/clients, guests, and vendors.
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• High level of critical thinking, and creative and effective problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential documents and communication, and use judgment and discretion.

Pay Range

$60.00-75.00/hr
The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate's years of experience and/or skill level.