Staff Pharmacist

Company Overview
Our client is the premier pharmacy partner for long-term-care communities that share their commitment and priority to patient care first. The company has transformed the conventional medication management process by being high-touch and patient-focused. Our client works tirelessly to streamline the often-disjointed communication process between the integral stakeholders in the medication ordering and administration life cycle. This is accomplished by simplifying processes, educating, and communicating frequently. The comprehensive technology solutions and breadth of pharmaceutical products and services allow our client to be nimble and creative in offering the right service to meet every unique customer need. The company understands its customers’ needs and upholds the industry’s highest standards with strict adherence to federal and state regulations.

Position Overview
Reporting to the Head Pharmacist, 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 patient education on medication use, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Onsite

• Rotating AM/PM or Stable second shift
• Every third weekend rotation

Salary Range: $55–$60 USD/Hour
Reporting To: Head Pharmacist

Key Responsibilities
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.
• Manage controlled medication inventory, including check-in, documentation, online inventory management, and ensuring appropriate storage.
• Utilize Pyxis system and MedBank for prescription verification and controlled medication dispensing (training provided).
• Conduct daily checks on emergency kits, 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. Prepare compounded medications as needed.
• Evaluate prior authorizations and determine if emergency supply should be provided during the review process.
• 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.

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 (Monday-Friday) and may require additional hours/overtime 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation
The published salary range is used as a guide to provide prospective candidates with a level of compensation that is competitive with today’s market. The salary range for this position is a good faith estimate that allows for flexibility to align with various levels of experience, education, and performance.

EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please Note: Topaz HR is conducting this search on behalf of one of our clients. The employer's name will be disclosed during the interview process, and all hiring decisions will be made directly by the client.