What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hybrid Pharmacist - Clinical and Retail position at NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS?
Summary/Objective
The Hybrid Pharmacist role encompasses clinical and retail responsibilities within the Pharmacy department. Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, the Hybrid Pharmacist will oversee specialty medication orders for patients and monitor the dispensing of medications. The Hybrid Pharmacist will also work in the retail setting of the Pharmacy, performing all essential functions of a Pharmacist at NorthShore.
Essential Functions
Clinical Pharmacist Core Responsibilities:
Collaborate with NorthShore Health Center’s Director of Quality Improvement & the Quality department for various projects which improve patient care and satisfaction
Monitor medication compliance, inventory, and cost control, reporting those to the Director of Pharmacy
Preparation and coordination of specialty prescriptions as ordered, executing orders in preparation for Retail Pharmacist distribution
Connect with patients for newly prescribed therapies and/or prescriptions
Performs Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
Retail Pharmacist Core Responsibilities:
Preparation and dispensing of prescriptions as ordered
Provide counselling and education to patients on prescriptions as needed/requested
Supervision and guidance to Pharmacy Technicians as necessary
Maintaining established workflows within the Pharmacy
Collaborates with Providers on prescription management as necessary
Connects with patient insurances, addressing and fulfilling insurance inquiries and/or prior authorizations
Champions maintenance and inventory process of controlled substances within clinic
Fulfills end-of-day Pharmacy procedures such as, but not limited to:
Medication storage
Cash-handling
Attend departmental/organizational meetings as required
Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Pharmacy, and/or Director of Pharmacy
- These essential functions are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The position will include other duties as assigned, and duties are subject to change at management's discretion.
Competencies
Planning and strategic foresight
Responsible Decision Making
Integrity and accountability
Innovation and creativity
Adaptive and flexible
Leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution
Professionalism and work ethic
Empathy
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent personal and telephone contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.
Travel
Travel outside of Northshore locations will be rare for this position. Travel within Northshore locations will be occasional for this position.
Required Role Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Indiana
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within two (2) weeks of hire
Preferred Role Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Required Skills
Ability to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levels
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
Practiced at organization and planning
Employ Critical thinking and problem solving
Maintains composure and operates with emotional intelligence
Ethical reasoning and decision-making
Strong attention to detail
Receptive and responsive to feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $117,658 - $147,123