We are seeking a talented Full time Pharmacist to join our team in Louisville, KY Our high-touch pharmacy program specializes in serving physicians and patients in the behavioral health, mental health, and addiction treatment spaces. St Matthews Community pharmacy program is expanding significantly nationwide. This is a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative, motivated Pharmacist who wants to be part of a company making a difference in the lives of patients struggling with opioid addiction.
The Pharmacist manages the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy and is primarily responsible for the overall safety and security of the facility and its operations. The Pharmacist ensures compliance with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable. The Pharmacist also enforces all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to drug dispensing and patient privacy, as well as company policies and procedures.
This is a Full time role @ 4 days a week, 8am-6pm, with 1 hour lunch, rotating weekend work does apply.

Essential Functions:
Prescription Order Review and Clarification (prior to dispensing)

Verifies source of prescription
• Contacts Physician's offices for clarification or questions on any orders or prescriptions written by the Physician
• Provides Clinical advice to Physicians regarding medication treatments
• Obtains any and all information necessary from Physician to ensure accurate and safe dispensing of medications to the patient
• Resolves prescription discrepancies

Prescription Dispensing

• Takes prescription orders over the telephone from Physicians or their agents
• Verifies correct drug is being dispensed and the drug matches the prescription order
• Verifies correct patient for dispensing
• Verifies correct route of administration
• Verifies correct drug dosage and strength
• Verifies correct administration schedule or time (directions)
• Includes appropriate manufacturer or other patient education materials with dispensed drugs)
• Obtains insurance authorizations as required
• Investigates and manages insurance denials as required
• Completes quality control and DUR check on prescriptions, ensuring adherence to all policies, procedures and laws
• Provides patient-specific consultation on all aspects of their medication regimen
• Maintains appropriate records and computer entry of prescriptions and patient information
• Documents patient interventions with adequate detail in both clinical and non-clinical records as appropriate
• Reports adverse events to the appropriate collector, such as MedWatch or a manufacturer, in a timely manner

Oversight of Pharmacy Safety

• Provides direct supervision of the processes involved in dispensing and preparing medicines
• Ensures compliance with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable
• Enforces all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to drug dispensing and patient privacy, as well as company policies and procedures

Additional Duties:

• Remains dependable and maintains levels of confidentiality
• Ensures that patient rights are upheld and supports informed decision making by the patient
• Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships with prescribers
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy, required
  • Successful completion of state pharmacy board examination
• Pharmacist license current and in good standing with the Illinois Board of Pharmacy
  • Maintenance of continuing education requirements
• 3-5 years' experience in the practice of pharmacy, required
• 2-3 years' experience in pharmacy management, preferred
• Experience dispensing medications prescribed for the treatment of addiction, preferred
• Experience using Rx30, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to recognize the needs of and express concern for others
• Knowledge in counseling patients regarding the clinical benefit and use of their customized medication.
• Expertise in understanding third party plan coverage options for customized medication patients
• Comprehends federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the practice of pharmacy
• Familiarity with workflow concepts relating to the practice of specialty retail pharmacy
• Shows full understanding of controlled substance rules and regulations as dictated by the Drug Enforcement Agency, as well as state and local laws and regulations
• Detailed understanding of REMS programs relevant to specialty pharmaceutical products
• Understands the limited distribution process for specialty pharmaceutical products
• Has sufficient knowledge, training and expertise in pharmacotherapeutics to oversee the pharmacy patient management program
• Possesses leadership skills and abilities: time management and organizational skills; professionalism; communication skills, both oral and written; ability to prioritize effectively; and ability to delegate effectively
• Empathetic and caring demeanor

Working Conditions:

• Light to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.) -Heavier weights with assistance
• Sitting & standing for long periods of time
• Repetitive motions and/or prolonged computer use
• Working at a fast pace, subject to many interruptions and both physical and mental stress