Staff Pharmacist

Belmar Pharma Solutions; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in New York is seeking a Staff Pharmacist responsible for prescription verification and providing superior customer service. The role involves supervising technicians and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. The ideal candidate will hold an active pharmacist license and possess strong organizational skills. This position offers a collaborative work environment where leadership by example is encouraged, with potential travel as part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with a license active and in good standing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain additional state licenses.
• Must read and understand SOPs and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and final prescription verification.
• Supervise technicians and coordinate pharmacy tasks.
• Provide counseling and customer service to patients.

Skills

Good computer skills (data entry, Microsoft Office products)

Good math skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Registered Pharmacist license

Job description

Overview

Position Overview: The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for initial and final prescription verification of all prescriptions. The pharmacist provides counseling and superior customer service to all patients and prescribers. The Staff Pharmacist supervises technicians and provides a supportive environment for the best patient care. This role involves supervising technicians and providing final quality checks, essential for maintaining the high standards of Belmar Pharmacy. The Staff Pharmacist will support Belmar pharmacy management in carrying out the mission and vision of the pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial verification including DUR on all new prescriptions
• Performs final verification as the final quality check on all prescriptions
• Checks the state PDMP when required
• Supervise technicians
• Provides consultation to patients and providers
• Ensures compliance with company Policies and Procedures
• Follows all state and federal laws
• Familiar with USP 795, 797, 800 standards
• Stays current on the Belmar Pharma formulary items and compounding process
• Assist with technician duties in various departments, including data entry, dispensing and prescription pick up
• Maintain compliance with Company patient confidentiality requirements
• Ability to meet established pharmacy efficiency metrics
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks on time in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrates leadership by example in projecting a positive attitude
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Work in a variety of positions and locations such as sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and walking for prolonged periods of time
• Potential exposure to chemicals used in the preparation of compounds (some chemicals are classified as toxic and safety precautions must be taken when working with the chemicals)
• Must be able to use necessary equipment such as computers, scanners, phone/headset, or other technology devices as assigned
• Must be able to wear required compounding safety equipment for long periods of time when required

Qualifications

Training

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute.

• Registered Pharmacist with a license active and in good standing (in the state hired)
• Ability to obtain and maintain additional state licenses required by the pharmacy
• Must be able to read, understand SOPs and all guidelines as they relate to the process
• Good computer skills (data entry, Microsoft Office products)
• Good math skills are essential
• Strong organizational, attention to detail and follow-through skills

Travel

As part of your job duties, travel may be required. If applicable, you will be compensated at the current IRS mileage reimbursement rate.