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This Pharmacist position is key within the Specialty pharmacy. This position will support pharmaceutical care activities including interacting with patients and/or caregivers. This position will work closely with the clinical team leadership to ensure overall performance of any program service, ensuring the team meets and / or exceeds program Service Level Agreements (SLA). This position will work collaboratively with other departments to ensure patient care and ensure business rules are adhered to.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive:
- Performs the duties of a pharmacist working in a specialty pharmacy in compliance with policy and state/federal regulations and provides telephonic, consultative pharmacy services to specialty patients.
- Acts as supervising pharmacist when the pharmacy supervisor/manager/PIC is not present in the pharmacy and works collaboratively with all other pharmacy departments.
- Prepares and dispenses specialty pharmaceutical product prescriptions/orders. Evaluates specific products requirements and references clinical resources to evaluate prescription orders for accuracy.
- Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper authorizations and/or certifications. Checks product accuracy before shipping.
- Processes and fills orders in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensures product is maintained and prepared within SOPs and department guidelines/processes, or manufacturer requirements.
- Checks all prescriptions for adherence to regulatory guidelines. Calculates correct dosages based on specific directions.
- Organizes and directs technicians’ workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, doses, and cycles.
- Provides professional product information and assistance to clinical staff(s), patients and pharmacy staff.
- Participates in Clinical/Staff teaching and in-service programs.
- Verifies all inventory and expiration dates of products that are being dispensed. Verifies accurate temperature requirements.
- Apply appropriate beyond use date for reconstituted medication.
- Maintains education information from Multiple Resources, remains abreast of new information.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients, medical staff, disease states, diagnosis, product usage, etc.
- Prepares reports and monitoring activities as directed.
- Ability to complete day end assignments – performing building security checks and protocols prior to closing, and if needed, signs daily workflow log.
- Ability to review drug-drug interactions and manage patient medication regimen accordingly.
- Delegates aspects of the practice of pharmacy to a pharmacy intern or pharmacy technician within the parameters of their job description.
- Works with supervisory staff to continually develop and implement ideas for delivering high-quality, cost-effective services.
- Participates in the pharmacy on call rotation as applicable.
- Works independently; demonstrates leadership in the practice of pharmacy; serves as a backup to the supervising pharmacist.
- Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
- Skilled in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures; developing and implementing new strategies and procedures (performance improvement) including best practices.
- Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures
Working Conditions:
Environment –
- Hybrid - Professional office environment and Work from Home settings
Physical Requirements –
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, and reach outward on a frequent basis. Push/pull up to 15lbs and lift/carry up to 15lbs.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education/Training –
- B.S. Pharm or PharmD required; must be a registered pharmacist in good standing with appropriate State Boards of Pharmacy
- Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
- Current and unrestricted license(s) in good standing
- Licensed in the state of Kentucky to practice pharmacy.
- Meets or exceeds current C.E. requirements pursuant to Board of Pharmacy laws.
- Ability to apply for additional state licensure as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Business Experience –
- 3+ years of post-graduate experience in pharmacy operations, clinical oversight, and patient care.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of computers and software applications & excellent word processing skills.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills –
Specialty experience, mail order experience, bi-lingual and multiple state licensure.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$47.38 - $78.96McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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