Staff Pharmacist - Flexible Hours & Patient Care

Northern Light Health; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Light Pharmacy in Bangor, ME is seeking a part-time registered pharmacist to dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, and supervise pharmacy technicians. The role requires flexibility across opening, midday, and closing shifts, and adherence to Maine state and federal laws.

The position offers a comprehensive set of clinical duties, including prior authorizations, financial assistance, and medication management, with a schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM in a retail setting.

Qualifications

• Must be registered pharmacist.
• Bachelor's degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Neat professional appearance in accordance with the M Drug Dress Code Policy.
• Accept, fill, and dispense prescription in a professional and courteous manner.
• Acquire extensive knowledge of the pharmacy operating system.
• Fulfill all professional and legal obligations for counseling of patients and conferring with practitioners.
• Accept prescription orders from physicians in an efficient, courteous manner.
• Provide guidance to practitioners for drug selection when appropriate.
• Compound prescription as needed.
• Promote employee safety/awareness to prevent injuries.
• Report incidents/accidents within 24 hours.
• Ensure that the work environment is free from recognized hazards that create a risk of injury to employees, customers, and/or visitors.
• Communicate with site employees and management as needed.
• Ensure that the pharmacy is operated in accordance with all rules, regulations, and laws.
• Maintain clear, concise communication with all employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Operate in accordance with all rules, regulations, and laws.
• Maine and Federal Laws.
• Ensure direct supervision of technicians and other personnel is maintained at all times and for all activities as defined by Maine State Pharmacy Law.
• The pharmacist shall physically review each prescription drug order prepared by a pharmacy technician before the product is delivered to the patient or the authorized agent of the patient.
• The pharmacist is responsible for the work of each pharmacy technician working under the direct supervision of the pharmacist.
• In the absence of the pharmacist in charge, a pharmacist on duty shall be the supervisor.
• The pharmacist shall verify and confirm the correctness, exactness, accuracy and completeness of the acts, tasks and functions undertaken by the pharmacy technician to assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy.
• Clinical Duties as directed including but not limited to:
• Prior Authorization Completion
• Financial Assistance Procurement
• Counseling and educating patients
• Medication therapy management
• Medication reconciliation
• Patient Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Northern Light Pharmacy in Bangor, ME is seeking a part-time registered pharmacist to dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, and supervise pharmacy technicians. The role requires flexibility across opening, midday, and closing shifts, and adherence to Maine state and federal laws.

The position offers a comprehensive set of clinical duties, including prior authorizations, financial assistance, and medication management, with a schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM in a retail setting.