Relief Pharmacist

GapRx 340B Consultants; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

GapRx 340B Consultants, LLC seeks a licensed pharmacist for a contract role in Iowa City, IA. Under moderate direction, you will supervise pharmacy services, review prescriptions, and support immunizations, MTM, and patient counseling.

Candidates should have a Pharm.D or Pharm degree and be licensed in the state, with supervisory experience, proficiency in MS Office and pharmacy information systems, and strong communication and integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist.
• Degree in Pharmacy (Pharm. D or RPh) from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Licensed as a registered pharmacist in the state.
• Supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Team player with strong communication and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for appropriateness and legality.
• Organize the pharmacy for efficient product identification.
• Maintain control over dispensing, stocking, labeling, and product condition.
• Provide patient counseling and information.
• Support immunizations and MTM services.
• Prepare medicines with correct dosages.
• Keep patient history records and activity logs.
• Supervise pharmacy staff and coordinate duties.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Pharmacist experience

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy information systems

Time management

Customer service

Education

Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D or RPh)

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

MS Office

Job description

GapRx 340B Consultants, LLC offers variety of solutions to federally qualified health centers around consulting and management of in-house & contract pharmacies and meeting their compliance needs.

Description

Position Summary: under moderate direction, coordinates and supervises pharmacy services including preparation, administration and dispensing of drugs, supplies, and equipment, preparation of non-sterile products and clinical pharmacy services. The job entails a high level of responsibility and knowledge. A pharmacist does not merely hand out prescribed medicine; he/she has the expertise and willingness to assist people and provide them with information and solutions. The pharmacist must be fully qualified to interpret symptoms so that the patient can either be given immediate treatment for a trifling condition or to be referred to the suitable doctor. Pharmacists must be able to provide professional advice on cosmetics or parapharmaceuticals. The goal is to ensure effective medication use and become the people’s trusted ally against health issues. That way you can deliver maximum value to both the pharmacy and society.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist
• Degree in Pharmacy (Pharm. D or RPh) from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Currently licensed as a registered pharmacist in state of pharmacy
• Possess the necessary supervisory/management skills and/or experience to supervise the pharmacy
• Team player
• Thorough understanding of dosage administration and measurement, chemical compounds, medical brands etc.
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Pharmacy information systems
• Good organizing and time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customers, clients, and employees
• Integrity and compassion
• Dependable in attendance and job performance

Responsibilities:

• Review and execute physician’s prescriptions checking their appropriateness and legality
• Organize the pharmacy in an efficient manner to make the identification of products easier and faster
• Maintain full control over delivering, stocking and labeling medicine and other products and monitor their condition to prevent expiring or deterioration
• Listen carefully to customers to interpret their needs and issues and offer information and advice
• Provide assistance and other medical services such as immunizations, blood pressure measurements, medication therapy management (MTM), etc.
• Prepare medicine when appropriate using correct dosages and material for each individual patient
• Keep records of patient history and of all activities regarding medication
• Supervises, directs, and coordinates all pharmacy staff, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
• Creates plan to mitigate risks of Direct and Indirect Renumeration (DIR) Fees by focusing heavily on quality and compliance
• Comply with all applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures
• Any other duties related to the pharmacist role as required

Job Type: Contract

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Iowa City, IA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)