What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Pharmacist, Amazon Pharmacy position at Amazon Health Services?
DESCRIPTION
Innovation is at the core of what we do. We believe that by removing and reducing the barriers that prevent people from taking their medications, we can help customers conveniently get the medications they need, when they need them and take them as prescribed. We have provided customers with the ability to find transparent and simple pricing, receive 24/7 customer service support, and have their meds delivered to their doorsteps while creating programs and products that embody our mission and position ourselves in becoming the world’s safest and fastest online pharmacy.We are looking for a Pharmacist to join us on our journey to make it drastically easier for customers to find, choose, afford, and engage with the services, products, and professionals they need to get and stay healthy!
Key job responsibilities
Please note that specific responsibilities may vary by position and location. The following list
represents potential duties that may be required:
● Maintain comprehensive customer profiles including current and past medical history, clinical
and laboratory data, and concurrent medications (including over-the-counter and home
remedies)
● Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential
interactions, and route of administration. Make recommendations for therapy changes to the
prescriber as appropriate
● Operate and Troubleshoot Pharmacy Automation Systems
• Utilize, monitor, and troubleshoot automated dispensing and fulfillment systems to
ensure accurate, efficient, and timely preparation of prescription orders
ensure accurate, efficient, and timely preparation of prescription orders
• Collaborate with pharmacy technicians and engineering teams to resolve automation
issues, optimize workflows, and maintain compliance with quality and safety standards
● Dispense Controlled Substances and Maintain Regulatory Compliance
issues, optimize workflows, and maintain compliance with quality and safety standards
● Dispense Controlled Substances and Maintain Regulatory Compliance
• Accurately dispense controlled substances in accordance with DEA regulations and
state-specific laws
state-specific laws
• Maintain thorough, timely, and auditable records of all controlled substance
transactions, including inventory management, reconciliation, and reporting
requirements
● Provide Clinical Support:
transactions, including inventory management, reconciliation, and reporting
requirements
● Provide Clinical Support:
• Answer clinical questions and provide guidance
• Collaborate with healthcare team members
• Document all healthcare team communications
• Investigate and resolve medication errors
● Additional Responsibilities:
● Additional Responsibilities:
• Implement policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal laws
• Maintain required regulatory documentation
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Support pharmacy operations across departments as needed
• Physical requirements may include ability to perform warehouse work and lift at least
20 pounds
- Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal/state regulations concerning patient care
- Can have an active and unrestricted pharmacist license in your state of employment (additional licenses may be required)
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills including written and verbal communication.
- Ability to perform basic computer functions.
- Warehouse work, including the ability to lift 20lbs
- Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal/state regulations concerning patient care
- Can have an active and unrestricted pharmacist license in your state of employment (additional licenses may be required)
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills including written and verbal communication.
- Ability to perform basic computer functions.
- Warehouse work, including the ability to lift 20lbs
20 pounds
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Science, or Doctor of Pharmacy in PharmD, or Doctor of Pharmacy- Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal/state regulations concerning patient care
- Can have an active and unrestricted pharmacist license in your state of employment (additional licenses may be required)
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills including written and verbal communication.
- Ability to perform basic computer functions.
- Warehouse work, including the ability to lift 20lbs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Science, or Doctor of Pharmacy in PharmD, or Doctor of Pharmacy- Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal/state regulations concerning patient care
- Can have an active and unrestricted pharmacist license in your state of employment (additional licenses may be required)
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills including written and verbal communication.
- Ability to perform basic computer functions.
- Warehouse work, including the ability to lift 20lbs