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Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Pharmacist assures the safe, appropriate and legal dispensing of pharmaceuticals, monitors drug therapy, maintains inventory and provides consultation services to medical providers, dental providers, clinic staff, and patients in accordance with the State of North Carolina Licensing and professional scope of practice. his position provides management and supervision to designated staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operational activities of the support staff for the assigned pharmacy location.
• Responsible for oversight and management of day-to-day operations, including monitoring and evaluating practice financial and operational performance and initiating corrective action where appropriate and necessary.
• Responsible for handling, reporting and assisting in the resolution of patient complaints, billing issues and other administrative issues associated with the pharmacy.
• Ensures payment processing and the proper recording of financial records / transactions are conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Reviews and approves invoices and statements as appropriate.
• Consults with medical and dental providers to assure optimal therapeutic and cost-effective delivery of pharmaceutical services.
• Reviews prescriptions issued by health care providers to ensure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed.
• Uses professional judgment to make decisions regarding drug product selection, dosage adjustments, and emergency supply of medications in the absence of provider consultation.
• Compounds medications, using standard formulas or creating custom formulas and performing such tasks as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Provides drug therapy information to patients including treatment purpose and goal, correct use, dosage, storage, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Enters and maintains patient records in pharmacy prescription software consistent with state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for the selection, levels, storage and dating of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains procedures and records for quality assurance, formulary compliance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs and devices.
• Facilitates patient enrollment in eligible prescription benefit and patient assistance programs.
• Ensures that the pharmacy complies with all the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the practice of pharmacy in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Adheres to attendance standards in order to perform the job functions for daily operations and / or continuity of patient care.
• Promotes an environment that produces individual responsibility, creativity, productivity, and teamwork.
• Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team

Supervisory Responsibility

Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities, as listed in this position description, are not exhaustive. The Organization, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills and / or education will also be considered, so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Position Description. The Organization, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills / experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.