Staff Pharmacist (Reading)

Staff Pharmacist

Hours : Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Independent onsite Retail Specialty Pharmacy part of a Medical Clinic

Reading, PA

Vision :

Our vision is a flourishing community, in which patients, providers, and pharmacists work as partners in health.

Mission :

Our mission is to empower our patients, partners, and community through personalized, caring, and professional pharmacy services.

Primary Role :

Preparing and dispensing appropriate pharmaceuticals to patients. The job entails a high level of responsibility and knowledge.

This position will be responsible for directly managing 5-6 employees under the supervision of a Pharmacy Manager.

Required Education & Skills :

Active PharmD licensure to practice in PA

Ability to provide professional advice on medications dispensed and sold over the counter

Ability to provide effective medication use and become the peoples trusted ally against health issues

Experience :

2 years related pharmacy experience

Experience with the utilization of Patient Management System in the Pharmacy

340B experience preferred

Essential Job Functions :

Review and execute providers 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 medication inventory, 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.

Prepare medicine when appropriate using correct dosages and material for each individual patient

Maintain patient profiles and history of all activities regarding medications dispensed

Keep abreast and stay current with HIPAA and Frauds Waste and Abuse credentialing

Comply with all applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures

Responsible for ensuring that the Pharmacy and its employees are compliant with Federal, State and Local laws regulated

Ensures that the Pharmacy and its employees are aware and compliant with local facilities policies

Responsible for directing the daily work of Pharmacy Technicians, this includes providing input into performance evaluations and advising Senior Management of any behavioral and / or performance issues.

Responsible for managing the Pharmacy Technicians schedules. This includes advising Senior Management of any request for leave of absences or medical accommodations.

Other duties as necessary

Physical Requirements :

Standing and / or frequent walking for long periods of time

Ability to read, write, hear effectively. Fine Motor Skills repetitive hand motions via keyboard