Community Pharmacist
Job Description
**Summary**
As a pharmacist you will be responsible for preparing and administering appropriate pharmaceuticals to patients. You will achieve this either by executing a physician’s order or by addressing the patient’s problems and needs. The job entails a high level of responsibility and knowledge. A pharmacist does not merely only hand out prescribed medicine but also he/she has the expertise and willingness to assist customers and provide them with information and solutions. The pharmacist must be fully qualified to interpret symptoms so that the patient can help customer either be given immediate treatment for a trifling condition or to be referred to the suitable doctor. Pharmacists must be able to provide professional advice on OTC, herbal, cosmetics or para pharmaceuticals. The goal is to ensure effective medication use and become the people’s trusted ally against health issues. That way you can deliver maximum value to both the pharmacy and society. We are committed to increasing access, lowering costs and improving quality of care. Millions of times a day, we help people on their path to better health—from advising on prescriptions to helping manage chronic and specialty conditions. As a Pharmacist, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. In addition to working with management in leading and directing your Pharmacy Technician Support Staff, you are accountable for supporting the management, oversight and operation of all aspects within your pharmacy.
Your accountability includes:
* Patient Safety,
* Pharmacy Professional Practice,
* Regulatory Requirements,
* Quality Assurance,
* Customer Service,
* Personnel Management,
* Inventory Management,
* Financial Profitability,
* Loss Prevention,
* Workflow Management.
* Compounding Prescription Order
You will seek new ways to grow, collaborate with others and deliver better outcomes, align others around purpose to gain support and commitment . You will actively contribute to a ‘team’ culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm and pride. You will apply acquired knowledge to help drive healthy outcomes and differentiate US from competitors.
A key component of the Pharmacist role is keeping your customers and patients healthy through adoption and management of patient care programs. Additionally, you will: Lead with Heart – display empathy and compassion for your patients, customers, caregivers and colleagues on your team Motivate, inspire and develop your pharmacy support staff by balancing assignments that maximize colleagues’ strengths, address development opportunities and decrease knowledge gaps, Identify critical business opportunities and contribute to the development of meaningful solutions to drive growth and improve performance in your pharmacy. Successfully implement those solutions by leading your team to achieve specified goals. Adapt to change and adjust plans to thrive in a dynamic community healthcare setting.
The above represents a summary of the functions of a Pharmacist. Additional functions and physical requirements are available on the full job description.
**Routine Responsibilities**
* Review and execute physician’s prescriptions checking their appropriateness and legality
* Organize the pharmacy in an efficient manner to make the identification of products easier and faster
* Maintain full control over delivering, stocking and labeling medicine and other products and monitor their condition to prevent expiring or deterioration
* Listen carefully to customers to interpret their needs and issues and offer information and advice
* Provide assistance other medical services such as injections, blood pressure/ temperature measurements etc.
* Prepare medicine when appropriate using correct dosages and material for each individual patient
* Keep records of patient history and of all activities regarding heavy medication
* Keep abreast of advancements in medicine by attending conferences and seminars and collaborating with other healthcare professionals
* Comply with all applicable legal rules, regulations and procedures
* Communicate to management on daily basis to reduce the gap of operations and discuss new opportunities.
* Generate, analyze and submit reports to management as required.
**Skills**
* Energetic personnel
* Experience as a pharmacist in community pharmacy
* Thorough understanding of ordering drugs, dosage administration and measurement, compounds & documentations, etc.
* Knowledge of PBM and it’s limitations.
* Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Pharmacy information systems
* Good organizing skills
* Excellent communication skills with a customer oriented approach
* Integrity and compassion
* Degree in Pharmacy, valid license to practice the profession
* Compounding knowledge
* MTM & Medication management
* Workflow management
* Business management
* Multiple state license (Preferred)
**Sponsorship**
* H1B visa and Green card sponsorship can be considered
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
* Florida Licensed Pharmacist (Required)
Work Location: In person
