Staff Pharmacist, PRN, Gwinnett Service Area

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Georgia is seeking a Pharmacist to support the Decatur Medical Offices with dispensing, patient counseling and medication management.

The role involves collaboration with medical office staff, adherence to policy and regulatory standards, and ongoing education for staff and patients within a high‑volume pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Pharmacist License (Georgia) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Compounding, dispensing and reviewing prescriptions; identify overdoses and toxic compounds; maintain records for legend and controlled substances.
• Provide Pharmaceutical Care including drug utilization review, allergy screening, interactions, and counseling patients; liaison with physicians to optimize therapy.
• Educate physicians and staff, participate in patient education, and assist in inventory control and purchasing.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Customer service

Education

BS in Pharmacy

Job description

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:

Experience

• N/A

Education

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

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacist License (Georgia) required at hire

• 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,Decatur,Decatur Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

1

Shift:

Variable

Workdays:

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start:

12:01 AM

Working Hours End:

11:59 PM

Job Schedule:

Call‑in/On‑Call

Job Type:

Standard

Worker Location:

Onsite

Employee Status:

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

GUP|UFCW|Local 1996

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Department:

Decatur MO - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 2808

Pay Range:

$72.14 - $93.21 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel:

Yes, 100 % of the Time

On‑site:

Work location is on‑site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.