What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Pharmacist position at NHC and Affiliates?
Staff Pharmacist in Knoxville, TN
Network HealthCare Pharmacy is a closed-door pharmacy seeking a motivated Pharmacist to work in our Knoxville, TN location.
A pharmacist is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy by dispensing medications-pharmacy supplies – in accordance with local, state and/or federal mandates. Work is done in conformance with company policy and procedures governing such mandates. Strives to meet demands of facility patients as well as work as efficiently as possible to return profits to Network Healthcare. Oversee pharmacy techs/monitors/verifies their work output as needed.
Job Highlights
- Review and approve medication orders
- Enter/verify medications through accurate interpretation of physician orders
- Supervision of daily pharmacy operations
- Resolve day to day problems using defined processes
- Maintenance of QS1 drug records
- Comply with State and Federal pharmacy law.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Ability to assist with technician responsibilities, if necessary
- Maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with management, partners, and customers
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
- Ability to work independent with minimal direct supervision
- Ability to work with center and pharmacy staff
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload/workflow
- Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly
- Ability to exercise sound professional judgment
- Ability to exercise a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
- Working knowledge and understanding of all pharmacy policies, procedures, and directives
- Working knowledge of QS1, DocuTrack, DeliveryTrack, MatrixCare and Parata systems
Qualifications:
- B.S. or Pharm D degree
- State License for Pharmacist in good standing/must be maintained
- 2 years experience in a retail, hospital and or long term care pharmacy
We are a Long Term Care Pharmacy facility serving over 32 nursing homes, assisted living centers, etc. Huge prescription volume of medications filled daily. Applicants from retail and/or hospital setting strongly urged to apply! Solid, dependable and verifiable work history required.
You must be self-motivated, team player and enjoy working in harmony with fellow team members. Must pass background check and drug testing.
Outstanding work environment and work location in Knoxville, TN. If you are among the "best of the best" we welcome your resume and would look forward to discussing these outstanding opportunities with you. We are part of National HealthCare Corporation one of the largest long term care companies in the USA.
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