Pharmacist (Second Shift) at MedWiz Pharmacy

Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Verification, Medication Dispensing, Drug Interaction Checking, Controlled Substance Management, Sterile Compounding, Non-sterile Compounding, Inventory Management, Patient Education, Quality Assurance, Data Entry, Pharmacy Workflow Management, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Description SUMMARY Reporting to the Head PIC, the Staff Pharmacist plays a critical role in the healthcare industry by ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. The primary responsibilities of the Staff Pharmacist involve dispensing prescription medications, providing education on medication use, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Predictable, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job role. · Perform initial review and clinical verification of medications/prescriptions, including checking for drug interactions, therapy duplication, and clinical issues based on patient's age, medical conditions, and status. · Conduct final verification on filled medications to ensure correct product usage, absence of damage, intact blister packs, and no missing pills, adhering to quality assurance standards. · Ensure accurate entry of prescriptions and verify correct typing of prescriptions. Accurately perform data entry for various types of prescriptions. · Controlled medication inventory functions including checking in orders per DEA regulations, documentation, online ordering and inventory management, and ensuring appropriate storage. · Utilize MedBank for prescription verification and controlled medication emergency dispensing (training provided). · Conduct daily checks on ancillary items which may include emergency kits, MedBank cubes, and DOSIS canisters, ensuring they are properly stocked, and medications are within expiration dates. · Review prescriptions, contacting facilities or prescribers as necessary to address any issues. · Monitor and manage workflow to ensure prescriptions are filled accurately and on time. · Evaluate orders that are held for payer issues and determine if emergency supply should be provided during the review process. · Prepare/Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding as needed. · Handle telephone orders from prescribers and delegate prescriptions as required. · Address inquiries from technicians and provide guidance on pharmacy procedures. · Manage electronic communications with staff and facilities, ensuring timely responses. · Maintain a clean and organized workstation. · All other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The regular work schedule for this position is approximately 40 hours per week and may require additional hours as necessary. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus and Ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, bend, and walk. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education & Experience: Doctorate of Pharmacy; Active State Pharmacist license, State license to handle medication; and 1-3 years of pharmaceutical experience; or an equivalent mix of education and experience, 2-4 years long term care pharmacy experience preferred. Computer Skills: Intermediate proficiency with Pharmacy and medication distribution software (Pyxis Medbank, Frameworks) Experience with long term care pharmacy software preferred. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as medication documentation, business correspondence and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and business correspondence; ability to speak effectively, both in person and by telephone, to customers or employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs; ability to understand and interpret statistical reports, data charts and graphs. Acknowledged and Agreed: Incumbent Name Incumbent Signature Date

Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the clinical verification and dispensing of prescription medications while ensuring patient safety. They manage controlled substance inventory and collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize patient care.