Clinical Staff Pharmacist - New Graduate Welcome !

Company: Popular Pharmacy
Location: Rio Grande City
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPopular Pharmacy in Rio Grande City, TX is looking for one clinical staff pharmacist - new graduate welcome ! popular pharmacy to join our 21 person strong team. We are located on 5326 E Us Highway 83, Ste A 5. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, and hard-working.Job descriptionWe are looking for a full-time Clinical Staff Pharmacist to provide accurate medication distribution services and offer patients counseling on their medication needs. The successful candidate will be able to utilize the information available to track and understand each client's medication history, perform MTM and make recommendations to physicians as the situation requires. The Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring that each prescription is filled in a timely manner and meets the health requirements of patients.As a Staff 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 supporting the Pharmacy Manager 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. Staff Pharmacist is also responsible for ensuring the proper compounding, dispensation, review and verification of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines, company policies and procedures.Clinical Staff Pharmacist responsibilities and duties

• Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues in a timely manner and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
• Develops strong relationships with most valuable customers by anticipating customer needs and proactively offering services. Supports efforts on enhancing customer experience by increasing focus on healthcare services (e.g. patient consultation, medication management, drug therapy reviews, and perform retail, clinical, or wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes and other metabolic disease awareness and education) thereby promoting the shift of the pharmacy role from transactional to interpersonal.
• Counsels patients and answers their questions regarding usage of medicine, side effects, interactions, contraindications, patient information privacy, generics, less expensive medicines, over-the-counter products, and refers to medical provider as needed to ensure medication is taken correctly, health needs addressed, and satisfaction with service.
• Performs pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management. Reviews, interprets and accurately dispenses prescribed medications when necessitated by workload.
• Ensures the pharmacy operates in accordance to regulations, company policies and standards. Assists pharmacy manager with establishing procedures that promotes the efficient workflow of the pharmacy including assigning roles, coordinating activities and soliciting employee suggestions. Responsible for the opening and closing of the pharmacy and shift change duties.
• Ensures the use of all elements of the PMP in conjunction with state and federal controlled substance laws when filling prescriptions.
• Maintains current knowledge of information technology associated with pharmacy systems to provide support to customers as well as pharmacy staff. Proposes and implements enhancements to pharmacy systems to further promote productivity.
• Ensures the accurate processing of insurance claims to resolve customer issues and prevent payment rejections. Follows-up with insurance companies as well as medical providers and participates in 3rd party audit.
• Follows-up with medical providers' offices to clarify prescribed medications, dosages, refills, interactions and allergies to suggest alternative medications, and answer medical provider questions.
• Performs retail, clinical, and wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots, diabetes awareness and other preventive healthcare services.
• Assists and supports the pharmacy manager in analyzing performance data including pharmacy financial, customer service, and implementation of procedures for pharmacy asset protection and inventory management. Reviews Pharmacy performance metrics with Pharmacy Manager.
• Develops and maintains good relationships with local medical community including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers. Participates in community outreach activities to promote the pharmacy business and further enhance growth opportunities.
• Assists the Pharmacy Manager with staff hiring and training. Reinforces the direction of Pharmacy Manager in staff performance by coaching, and providing constructive feedback, monitoring customer service, and fostering employee development.
• Promotes teamwork and motivates team members by establishing expectations, monitors and recognizes progress, and fosters a shared vision.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills related to pharmacy and healthcare by reading pharmacy related journals, company publications, and communications. Maintains awareness of developments in retail and management and pursues best practices that would enhance performance.
• Obtains necessary certifications, education credits and training as required by the Company.
• Seeks professional development by monitoring one's performance, solicits for constructive feedback, and leverages pharmacy manager and store manager as mentor and coach.
• Supports the Pharmacy Manager by communicating relevant corporate strategy information to pharmacy staff.Experience / Requirements
  • Ability and willingness to learn and adapt
  • Ability to pass drug test.
  • Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
  • Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
  • Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
  • Ability to work weekends and extended days on a frequent basis.
  • Ability to work day, evening, and/or night shift.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
  • Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
  • Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to adapt to change quickly and frequently.
  • Ability to perform different tasks on different days as necessary.
  • Ability to respond to interruptions and then return seamlessly to task at hand
  • Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining a sense of calm.
  • Ability to multi-task for extended periods of time.Education, Licenses and Skills
    • Bachelor's degree (BS), Doctoral degree (PHARM.D.), or equivalent in Pharmacy (FPGEE) from an accredited educational institution, and Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e. APhA).
    • Current pharmacist licensure in Texas or any other state in USA and willing to obtain Texas license within 90 days of hire.
    • Minimum 1 of year of experience as a pharmacist in a retail setting in USA/Canada including prescription filling and verification, records and legal compliance, pharmacy operations, pharmacy software and technology systems and insurance
    • Skilled in Medication Therapy management and Disease State Management in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Infectious diseases, Oncology, Psychiatry etc
    • Skilled in opioid de-addiction treatment protocols with Methadone, SuboxoneR etcJob Type: Full-timeAvailable shifts and compensation: Available shifts all days except Sundays. Compensation depends on your experience.About Popular Pharmacy : Popular Pharmacy is looking for qualified individuals to join our team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, motivated and trustworthy. https://www.mypopularrx.com/ Learn more about us at www.mypopularrx.com.By applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. Opt out anytime. Msg & data rates may apply.
      
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