What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Pharmacist - Independent Community Pharmacy position at Manhasset Park Drug Corp?
About the Position
Manhasset Park Drug is seeking a dependable, patient-focused New York State Registered Pharmacist to join our independent community pharmacy in Manhasset, NY.
We are looking for a pharmacist who values personalized patient care and enjoys working in a community pharmacy environment where relationships with patients, prescribers, and the local healthcare community are an important part of the role.
This is a hands-on position. The pharmacist must be comfortable performing all aspects of prescription processing and pharmacy operations. Prior experience using Prime Rx pharmacy management software is required.
The position offers a consistent weekday schedule with no regular evening shifts and the possibility of an every-other-Saturday rotation.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately review, verify, fill, and dispense prescription medications in accordance with federal and New York State requirements
- Enter, process, and manage prescriptions using PrimeRx pharmacy management software
- Process and adjudicate prescription claims to patients' insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance
- Troubleshoot rejected insurance claims, resolve billing issues, and communicate with patients, prescribers, and insurance plans when necessary
- Perform prescription-processing and dispensing functions typically handled by pharmacy technicians when technician coverage is unavailable
- Counsel patients regarding medications, proper use, potential interactions, side effects, and other medication-related questions
- Review prescriptions for therapeutic appropriateness, allergies, contraindications, interactions, and proper dosing
- Communicate directly with physicians and other healthcare providers to clarify prescriptions and resolve medication-related concerns
- Manage refill requests and assist with prior authorizations and medication-access issues
- Oversee daily pharmacy workflow and appropriately supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff when present
- Maintain required prescription, controlled-substance, inventory, and regulatory records
- Ensure pharmacy operations remain compliant with applicable federal and New York State pharmacy laws and regulations
- Oversee medication ordering, receiving, storage, inventory levels, expiration dates, recalls, and controlled substances
- Administer immunizations and provide other pharmacist-authorized services, as applicable
- Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Assist with all day-to-day pharmacy operations to ensure prescriptions are processed accurately and efficiently
- Provide professional, courteous, and responsive service to patients and healthcare providers
- Help maintain an organized, efficient, and patient-friendly pharmacy environment
Required Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted New York State Pharmacist license in good standing
- PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy
- Prior Prime Rx Pharmacy Management Software experience is required
- Retail or community pharmacy experience
- Experience processing prescriptions and submitting/adjudicating third-party insurance claims
- Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial prescription insurance plans
- Ability and willingness to independently perform all prescription-processing and dispensing functions when technician support is unavailable
- Strong understanding of federal and New York State pharmacy laws and regulations
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to medication and patient safety
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with pharmacy staff
- Dependability and ability to consistently work the established schedule
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in an independent community pharmacy
- New York State immunization certification
- Current CPR/BLS certification, as applicable
- Experience resolving third-party insurance rejections, prior authorizations, and medication-access issues
- Experience with pharmacy inventory management and controlled-substance compliance
Schedule
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday: Potential every-other-Saturday rotation, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Evenings: No regular evening shifts
Final Saturday scheduling expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
Compensation
Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Additional employment and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is professional, reliable, personable, and comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day pharmacy responsibilities. Because this is an independent community pharmacy, we are seeking someone who is hands-on and can confidently manage the full prescription process using Prime Rx, from prescription entry and insurance billing through pharmacist verification, dispensing, and patient counseling.
We are particularly interested in a pharmacist who enjoys the personalized environment of an independent pharmacy and understands the importance of developing long-term relationships with patients and healthcare providers.
If you are looking for a community pharmacy position with consistent hours, direct patient interaction, and an opportunity to become an integral part of the pharmacy team, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and current New York State pharmacist license information for consideration. Applicants must have prior Prime Rx experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Manhasset Park Drug is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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