Staff Pharmacist

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The staff pharmacist works according to legal and ethical guidelines to ensure the correct and safe supply of medical products to Axium Healthcare Pharmacy patients. They are also involved in maintaining and improving patient health by providing pharmaceutical care services including, but not limited to: oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information, patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems. The pharmacist also ensures compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations as well as proper medication storage and documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, label and dispense medications for patients in accordance with physicians' prescriptions; ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics and the maintenance or required records.
• Maintain appropriate records of dispensing and oversee and maintain the systems that charge or credit for medications and medication treatments.
• Provide drug information and educate caregivers, patients and students regarding medications and their proper use and monitoring.
• Oversee and monitor all aspects of the medication process; collect data and present reports and recommendations regarding issues with the medication systems.
• Ensure proper documentation and record keeping is done for all medications with particular attention to controlled substances.

*Oversee all equipment and systems used in preparation, oversight and dispensing of medications.

• Ensure that appropriate medications are available for patients and properly procured, prepared, stored and maintained.
• Supervise the process and technical personnel who assist in preparation, maintenance and dispensing of drugs and supplies.
• Review and monitor patient's medication therapy and orders written by appropriate caregivers for safety and efficacy considering specific patient health status.

*Obtaining additional board of pharmacy licenses as identified by the Pharmacy Manager.

*Aiding and completing Special Projects

*All pharmacy related duties as requested

Education/Experience:

Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, PharmD degree preferred. 3 - 5 years experience at a staff pharmacist level is preferred or equivalent experience. Current Florida Licensure in good standing. Additional state licensure is a plus.

KEY QUALITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. The candidate must be able to multi-task, work well with others and be able to handle change while always being a team player and open to new ideas and views.

OTHER SKILLS THAT APPLY

Diplomacy

Professionalism

Filing

Organizing

Planning

Multi-tasking

Prioritizing

Proof Reading

Problem-Solving

Mail Merge

Reporting

Confidentiality

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.