Staff Pharmacist

GRX Holdings, LLC; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

GRX Holdings, LLC is seeking a full-time Staff Pharmacist for its closed door Medicap Pharmacy in Waterloo, IA. This role involves providing a full range of patient services, including filling prescriptions and patient counseling. The successful candidate will supervise Pharmacy Technicians and ensure compliance with laws and professional standards.

Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD, along with an active pharmacy license. The position requires strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's level degree in Pharmacy OR PharmD from accredited Pharmacy College.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy license in the state.
• One to two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Fills prescriptions and counsels patients on medication use.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians and ensures accuracy of filled prescriptions.
• Maintains inventory and places medication orders as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with procedural and legal standards.
• Maintains current state pharmacy license and operational knowledge.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Active and unrestricted Pharmacy license

Job description

Sign-On Bonus Available with Competitive Compensation!

We are looking for an efficient, flexible, and highly motivated Staff Pharmacist to join our team full-time at our closed door Medicap Pharmacy facility in Waterloo, IA!

Under indirect supervision, provides full range of patient services by filling prescriptions, counseling patients, supervising Pharmacy Technicians, and providing professional services. Assures that all services comply with professional standards and applicable laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Interprets written prescriptions, checks for drug interactions and allergies, enters prescription and patient data into computer system, and gives prescription information to Pharmacy Technician for filling. Supervises Technicians, checks all work for accuracy.
• Serves patients by counseling over the phone and in person. Conveys pertinent information regarding how and for how long the medication should be taken. Answers patient’s questions. Consults with other health care professionals and conducts research as necessary to ensure that all services are in the best interests of the patient and conform to established professional standards and applicable state laws.
• Review inventory daily. Places orders for medications, as necessary. Maintains adequate supplies without overstocking.
• Ensure proper billing occurs when pharmacist on duty in compliance with insurance plan, CMS, and/or board of pharmacy.
• Counsels patients to ensure that patients understand their treatment program and to ensure that treatment goals are being met. Meets face to face with patients, discusses disease state and treatment options. Answers questions to ensure patient understanding.
• Maintains current state pharmacy license.
• Maintains working knowledge of all aspects of the computer and cash register.
• Maintains store competitiveness and profitability by controlling operational expenses and maximizing sales.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Develops courteous and professional relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers.
• Comply with all security/loss prevention procedures including setting alarm, securing safe, etc.
• Maintain a perpetual schedule II inventory.
• Complete third-party rejections.
• Maintain daily and weekly reports.
• In cases of dispensing incidents, follow company procedures: notification and report completed.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures and federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Bachelor's level degree in Pharmacy OR PharmD from accredited Pharmacy College.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy license in the state.
• One to two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.