Job Responsibilities
- Accurately dispense prescription medications to patients according to physician orders and pharmacy regulations
- Review prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, potential drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications
- Counsel patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, storage, and adherence to therapy
- Provide immunizations and other health screenings in compliance with state laws and pharmacy protocols
- Manage and verify insurance claims and prior authorizations to facilitate medication access
- Maintain accurate and complete patient medication records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the retail pharmacy, including inventory management, ordering, and storage of pharmaceuticals
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as accreditation standards governing pharmacy practice
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize patient medication therapy and resolve prescription-related issues
- Educate pharmacy staff and technicians on policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain quality and safety standards
- Respond to patient inquiries and provide professional advice on over-the-counter medications and general health concerns
Position Qualifications
Minimum Required:
- A Bachelor's of Science Degree (B.S.) or Pharm.D. in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university
- Licensed as a Pharmacist in New York State or NYS internship permit
Preferred:
- One year experience as a pharmacist
Work Environment
- All work is performed in offices that require working in close quarters with other employees. The pharmacy settings are air conditioned / heated.
- Adequate protective wear available for handling certain drugs (i.e., chemo) such as a mask, gown and gloves. Gloves and goggles are available for other procedures as necessary.
- Distribution of Medications - walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, manual dexterity, reading
- Drug Information / Clinical Activities - sitting, talking, vision, fingering, manual dexterity, reading
- Keyboarding / Computer - Manual dexterity, sitting, grasping, vision, reaching 6
- Answering Telephones - reaching 6 , fingering, hearing
- Compounding - walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, manual dexterity, reading
- Equipment Used: carts, computer, printer, pharmacy robotics, phones and fax machines
- Employees are required to have reasonable access to transportation to meet work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner.
Age of Patients Served
HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information
- All - Access to patient information, including restricted information - Level 4
Staff Supervised