SUMMARY
Curative is looking to hire a pharmacist to work in and support our community pharmacy working with the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) to serve our members in Austin, TX. In this role, the Pharmacist will provide consulting services to Health Plan Members ensuring proper compounding, dispensation, review and verification of prescribed medications with regulatory guidelines, company policies and procedures. Also, the individual supports the efficient workflow of the pharmacy and assists the PIC in identifying ways to optimize inventory management and enhance customer experience. This role will interact with other members of the pharmacy leadership team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in pharmacy operations and clinical services in the retail pharmacy
• Counsels patients and answers questions regarding usage of medicine, side effects, interactions, contraindications, patient information privacy, generics and over the counter products
• Performs pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification dispensing prescribed medications and medication management
• Issues controlled substances to patients and maintains records required by law
• Responsible for the opening and closing of the Pharmacy and shift change duties
• Ensures the accurate processing of insurance claims to resolve customer issues and prevent payment rejections. Follows-up with insurance companies as well as medical providers and participates in 3rd party audits
• Assists the PIC with establishing procedures that promote the efficient workflow of the Pharmacy.
• Manage, implement, and coordinate comprehensive pharmacy operations and clinical pharmacy services programs
• Ensure that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and customer service
• Verifies that all required pharmacy, pharmacist and technician licenses/registrations are current and valid as required by State, Federal and enterprise guidelines
• Work adhering to US regulatory and Quality System requirements (21 CFR 820, etc)
• This position assumes and performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• Pharmacy experience required, retail and/or closed-door pharmacy experience preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• You have a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years' Pharmacist experience, which includes two (2) years' retail, long term care or outpatient manager experience
• You have exceptional customer service and communication skills (verbal and written), attention to detail and exemplary work ethic
• You have a strong comprehension of clinical knowledge of pharmaceutical therapies
• You have proficient computer use skills in Windows-based pharmacy programs, MS Office programs, and Google documents
• You have demonstrated your ability to work collaboratively with others and work independently with minimal leadership guidance
REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES and/or CERTIFICATIONS
• Registered Pharmacist (RPh)
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Pharm D degree, or equivalent
• Pharmacy license in Texas active and in GOOD standing
Supervisor Responsibilities: Not applicable Travel Requirements: Minimal (0-10%)