What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist in Charge position at Carewell Pharmacy?
Overview
LOOKING FOR A PHARMACIST IN CHARGE POSITION IN OUR PHARMACY
Responsibilities including overseeing the daily business operations of a pharmacy
Including dispensing prescription medication, patient counseling. Other duties include managing the pharmacy, staff and pharmacy inventory and ensuring the safe handling of controlled substances and non-controlled drugs.
Patient counselling on medication side effects, drug interactions and storage of prescription and non-prescription medicines.
Counseled patients about any significant drug-drug and drug-food interactions.
Verified any discrepancies on prescriptions by contacting the prescriber.
Followed aseptic technique to prepare and administer vaccination for different age groups.
Performed MTM to help patients maintain adherence by identifying their potential barriers.
Maintained perpetual inventory of all controlled substances and documented the quantity in stock.
Trained pharmacy technicians on how to manage workflow in a community pharmacy setting.
Informed prescribers about therapeutically equivalent drugs covered under the insurance plan.
Verified all prescriptions are billed for the correct medication, quantity, and days’ supply before dispensing.
Completed continuing education credits to stay updated about new advances in pharmacy.
Advise patients on selection of over-the-counter medicines for common illness such as flu, allergy, headaches, cold sores etc.
Educate patients about use and handling of blood glucose meters, blood pressure monitors or some over the counter self-diagnostic kits.
Provide specialized education programs and health promotions to help patients to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension etc.
Accept and assess the appropriateness of prescription in accordance with patient’s medication history.
Support physicians/ physician assistants and nurse practitioners’ request on alternate medication option for patients.
Support, pharmacy team members such as pharmacy technicians or clerks to achieve patient service and sales goals.
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws by maintaining all patients’ records and pharmacy staffs’ credentials up to date.
Ensured the pharmacy stayed compliant with Texas State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.
Minimum requirement: Pharm D, Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical sciences and a state pharmaceutical license.
Pay: $60.00 - $62.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60 - $62