Primary Health Solutions (PHS) is actively recruiting (3) Staff Pharmacist positions to join our Provider Team! The Staff Pharmacist will hae the opportunity to work within an integrated team-based care model to improve patient outcomes.
PHS Provider Team includes medical doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical pharmacists, dentists, hygienists, and licensed behavioral health clinicians.
***Sign-On Bonus, Generous PTO and Benefits***
Summary
Dispenses prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care ensuring compliance with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable; enforces all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to drug dispensing and patient privacy, as well as company policies and procedures
PRESCRIPTION ORDER REVIEW AND CLARIFICATION:
Prior to the dispensing of a medication:
- Verifies source of prescription;
- Contacts Physician’s offices for clarification or questions on any orders or prescriptions written by the Physician;
- Provides Clinical advice to Physicians regarding medication treatments;
- Obtains any and all information necessary from Physician to ensure accurate and safe dispensing of medications to the patient;
- Resolves prescription discrepancies.
PRESCRIPTION DISPENSING:
- Takes prescription orders over the telephone from Physicians or their agents;
- Verifies correct drug is being dispensed and the drug matches the prescription order;
- Verifies correct patient for dispensing;
- Verifies correct route of administration;
- Verifies correct drug dosage and strength;
- Verifies correct administration schedule or time (directions);
- Includes appropriate manufacturer or other patient education materials with dispensed drug(s);
- Obtains insurance authorizations as required;
- Investigates and manages insurance denials as required;
- Completes quality control and DUR check on prescriptions, ensuring all policies, procedures and laws are adhered to;
- Provides patient-specific consultation on all aspects of their medication regimen;
- Maintains appropriate records and computer entry of prescriptions and patient information;
- Documents patient interventions with adequate detail in both clinical and non-clinical records as appropriate;
- Reports adverse events to the appropriate collector, such as MedWatch or a manufacturer, in a timely manner.
OVERSIGHT OF PHARMACY SAFETY:
- Responsible for the overall safety and security of the facility and its operations;
- Maintains accountability for general supervision of the pharmacy staff;
- Provides direct supervision of the processes involved in dispensing and preparing medicines;
- Ensures compliance with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable;
- Enforces all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to drug dispensing and patient privacy, as well as company policies and procedures.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In the temporary absence of the Pharmacist-In-Charge serves in the capacity of supervising Pharmacist.
- Partners with Regional Sales Manager by participating in business development activities.
- Develop and conduct in-service presentations for referral sources.
- Remains dependable and maintains levels of confidentiality;
- Ensures that patient rights are upheld and supports informed decision making by the patient;
- Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships with prescribers;
- Possesses the ability to recognize the needs of and express concern for others.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Successful completion of state pharmacy board examination.
- Pharmacist license current and in good standing in the state of Tennessee.
- Maintains continuing education requirements.
- Three to five years’ experience in the practice of pharmacy, and one year of experience working with patient management program preferred.
COMPENTENCIES:
- Comprehends federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the practice of pharmacy.
- Is familiar with workflow concepts relating to the practice of retail pharmacy.
- Shows full understanding of controlled substance rules and regulations as dictated by the Drug Enforcement Agency, as well as state and local laws and regulations.
- Detailed understanding of REMS programs relevant to specialty pharmaceutical products.
- Understands the limited distribution process for specialty pharmaceutical products.
- Has sufficient knowledge, training and expertise in pharmacotherapeutics to oversee the pharmacy patient management program.
- Possesses leadership skills and abilities:
- Time management and organizational skills
- Professionalism
- Communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to prioritize effectively
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Friendly and caring demeanor