Staff Pharmacist, PRN, Gwinnett Service Area

Kaiser Permanente; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Georgia's Decatur Medical Offices is seeking a Pharmacist to perform general pharmacist duties under supervision of the Pharmacy Manager. The role includes compounding and dispensing, reviewing prescriptions, maintaining records, and delivering Pharmaceutical Care to members.

You will work with medical staff to ensure quality care, participate in education for staff and providers, manage inventory, and support patient education programs.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license (Georgia) required at hire.
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Knowledge of formulary systems and inventory control.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 15 pounds.
• Complete Customer Service Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general pharmacist duties including compounding, dispensing, and reviewing prescriptions for safety.
• Provide Pharmaceutical Care, including drug utilization review and counseling patients.
• Educate physicians and staff on cost‑effective therapy and formulary use; train new personnel.
• Maintain accurate records for legend and controlled substances and manage inventory.

Education

BS Pharmacy degree and Graduate of Accredited School of Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy formulary systems

Inventory control systems

Cash control and budgetary procedures

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

$76.83 - $99.27 / 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

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.