Staff Pharmacist, PRN, Southwood Service Area

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a licensed pharmacist for the Cascade Medical Offices - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 2808 in Georgia. The role involves compounding, dispensing, drug utilization reviews, and patient counseling in a high-volume setting.

Under supervision, you will work to ensure compliant pharmaceutical care, review prescriptions, educate staff and physicians, and maintain records for legend and controlled substances in a patient-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) and graduate of accredited school of pharmacy.
• Georgia Pharmacist License required at hire.
• Basic Life Support.
• Knowledge of formulary systems, inventory control, and budget procedures for a high-volume pharmacy.
• Ability to interact pleasantly and effectively with medical staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs general pharmacist duties including compounding and dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions for overdoses, and maintaining records of legend and controlled substances.
• Provides pharmaceutical care including drug utilization review, allergy screening, and monitoring interactions; counsels patients.
• Educates physicians on cost-effective therapy and formulary usage; orients and trains new staff; supports education programs.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Pharmaceutical care

Drug utilization review

Customer service

Inventory control

Lifting ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Graduate of Accredited School of Pharmacy

Job 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.

Notes:

- PRN position that will work for Service Area 3.

Primary Location:

Georgia,Atlanta,Cascade 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:

Cascade Medical Offices - 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.

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.