Staff Pharmacist, PRN, Southwood Service Area

Kaiser Permanente; McDonough (GA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kaiser Permanente in Georgia seeks a Pharmacist under supervision to perform general pharmacist duties, compounding, dispensing, and ensuring compliance with policies and laws. You will work with Medical Office administration to deliver effective pharmacy services.

Responsibilities include drug utilization reviews, counseling patients, educating physicians on cost-effective therapy, and maintaining inventory with high-volume practices, while training new staff and supporting patient education

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent required.
• Graduate of Accredited School of Pharmacy as part of qualification.
• Pharmacist License valid for Georgia.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Compound and dispense drugs; review prescriptions for overdoses and toxic compounds.
• Provide Pharmaceutical Care including drug utilization review and monitoring interactions.
• Counsel patients and educate physicians on cost-effective therapy and formulary goals.
• Orient and train new staff on policies; participate in patient education programs.
• Maintain inventory control and purchasing; provide friendly, expeditious service.
• Collaborate with clinical pharmacists to improve quality of care.

Conocimientos

Formulary systems

Inventory control

Cash control

Budgetary procedures

Drug utilization review

Customer service

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Graduate of Accredited School of Pharmacy

Pharmacist License (Georgia)

Basic Life Support

Descripción del empleo

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)
• 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.