What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Pharmacist position at Engage Partners Inc.?
Seeking a dependable, patient-focused Per Diem Pharmacist to provide pharmacy coverage on an as-needed basis. The Pharmacist will support day-to-day pharmacy operations while ensuring prescriptions are dispensed safely, accurately, and in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
This position is ideal for a pharmacist who enjoys working directly with patients and healthcare professionals and is comfortable stepping into a community pharmacy environment to provide reliable coverage.
Essential Job Functions
- Review, interpret, and accurately dispense prescription medications.
- Verify prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, and therapeutic appropriateness.
- Provide medication counseling and education to patients regarding proper medication use, potential side effects, and adherence.
- Maintain the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and confidentiality.
- Communicate with physicians, providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication-related questions and patient needs.
- Oversee and provide guidance to pharmacy technicians and support staff while on duty.
- Support efficient pharmacy workflow and prescription processing.
- Assist with medication inventory, ordering, storage, and appropriate handling.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state pharmacy laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation.
- Assist with insurance-related prescription issues and medication access when necessary.
- Provide professional, compassionate, and patient-centered customer service.
- Support Pharmacy Management with operational needs and special projects as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment.
- Provide reliable coverage for vacations, PTO, staffing shortages, and other pharmacy scheduling needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of New York.
- Pharmacist license must be in good standing.
- Previous community, retail, outpatient, or ambulatory pharmacy experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations, medication safety, and applicable pharmacy regulations.
- Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.
- Ability to supervise pharmacy technicians and maintain an efficient workflow.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and patient safety.
- Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to different staffing and operational needs.
- Dependable and available to provide coverage on an as-needed basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous retail or community pharmacy experience.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations.
- Experience in a health center, clinic-based, FQHC, or 340B pharmacy environment.
- Immunization certification, where applicable.
- Familiarity with pharmacy management and prescription processing systems.