PT Pharmacist - Per Diem (1636)

AristaCare Health Inc.; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Kinney Drugs in Barre, Vermont seeks a per diem pharmacist to dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, and uphold quality assurance standards. The role involves processing third-party claims, inventory management, and coordinating orders with Kinney Warehouse and suppliers.

Maintain compliant records and protect patient confidentiality while delivering strong customer service. The position is part-time/per diem with competitive hourly pay of $58.00 to $70.00, depending on experience, and

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license or eligibility
• Strong knowledge of dispensing and patient counseling
• Familiarity with third‑party claims processing
• Ability to manage stock and optimize inventory
• Awareness of state and federal pharmacy regulations

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and counsel patients per Kinney standards.
• Perform QA steps to ensure accuracy of prescriptions.
• Process and audit third‑party claims and payments.
• Manage pharmacy inventory for optimal turns and in‑stock levels.
• Oversee processing of orders with Kinney Warehouse and suppliers.
• Maintain records per state/federal guidelines and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Counseling patients

Inventory management

Third-party billing

Quality assurance

Education

BS or Pharm D in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

# PT Pharmacist - Per Diem (1636)Barre, VT 05641## OverviewSalary Range$58.00 - $70.00 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeTravel PercentageNoneCategoryKinney Drugs## Description**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## Qualifications**Education:*** Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy**Special Conditions of Employment:*** Drug Test* Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring