Staff Pharmacist

Kaiser Permanente; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Georgia Jonesboro is seeking a pharmacist to perform general duties under supervision of the Pharmacy Manager. You will dispense medications, review prescriptions, and provide pharmaceutical care in alignment with policy and law. Collaboration with medical office staff ensures effective service delivery.

Required are a BS in Pharmacy, Georgia Pharmacist License, and Basic Life Support. The role emphasizes formulary knowledge, inventory control, and strong patient-facing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) and graduate of accredited school of pharmacy.
• Georgia Pharmacist License.
• Basic Life Support.
• Knowledge of formulary systems and inventory control.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Compounds and dispenses drugs; reviews prescriptions for overdoses and potential toxicity; maintains records.
• Provides Pharmaceutical Care including drug utilization review, allergy screening, interaction monitoring, and physician follow-up.
• Educates physicians and staff on cost-effective therapy and formulary goals.
• Maintains efficient inventory control and purchasing in a high-volume pharmacy.
• Engages in patient education programs and coordinates educational materials; collaborates with medical office.

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Job Summary

Under supervision of Pharmacy Manager, performs general Pharmacist duties. Maintains pharmacy services in accordance with departmental policies and standards as well as state and federal laws and regulations. Works in concert with Medical Office administration to ensure effective delivery of pharmacy services.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs general pharmacist duties including compounding and dispensing drugs and medicines; reviewing prescriptions to identify overdoses and potentially toxic compounds, bottling and packaging prepared compounds and maintaining records of legend and controlled substances. Provides Pharmaceutical Care for our members including prospective, concurrent and retrospective drug utilization review, screening for drug allergies, monitoring interactions and duplications, following-up with physicians as appropriate, and counseling patients. Interacts and consults with physicians and associate providers when necessary to improve quality of care and improve value; educates physicians and associate providers regarding cost effective therapy and drug utilization goals (e.g. target drug programs and formulary). In conjunction with Pharmacy Manager orients and instructs new pharmacy personnel regarding departmental policies and procedures. Provides drug-related training for pharmacy and other Health Plan employees and providers. Participates in patient education programs and coordinates the development of educational materials as appropriate. Maintains efficient inventory control and purchasing habits. Serves members in a friendly, courteous and expeditious manner, which promotes member satisfaction and retention. Partners with clinical pharmacists in medical office.

Basic Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• Bachelors degree (BS) and Graduate of Accredited School of Pharmacy.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacist License (Georgia)
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of formulary systems, inventory control systems, cash control and budgetary procedures for a high volume pharmacy.
• Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with medical staff and patients.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of fifteen (15) pounds.
• Complete a Customer Service Assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.

Primary Location: Georgia,Jonesboro,Southwood Medical Offices I

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Variable

Workdays: N/A

Working Hours Start: 06:00 AM

Working Hours End: 11:30 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GUP|UFCW|Local 1996

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Southwood Medical Offices - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 2808

Pay Range: $72.14 - $93.21 / hour

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.