Staff Pharmacist (Full-time)

  • North Salt Lake
  • Medquest Pharmacy
*Job Description*

*Division/Department * MedQuest Pharmacy Fulfillment

*Position Title * Staff Pharmacist (Full Time or Part Time)

*Reports To Title * Pharmacy Fulfillment Manager

*Exempt *
\* *Full Time Pay Class *X SL/SB, Exemption: Professional X *Non-Exempt (PT)*

*(FT) Monday - Friday 9am-6pm*

\*PT Roles default to Non-Exempt, Hourly

*POSITION OVERVIEW*

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the complete pharmaceutical care of patients, including verifying prescription orders and handling inbound/outbound calls. Additional responsibilities for this position include building relationships with patients, prescribers and teammates, ensuring legal compliance, and understanding the standards and best practices of the compounding process. The Staff Pharmacist is a leadership role that provides support for the various Pharmacy Technician teams and pharmacy operations overall.

*RESPONSIBILITIES*

*Essential Job Functions*

* Ensures that the daily workload of prescription orders and compounded preparations are properly checked and verified for accuracy and quality in a timely manner so they can be shipped on schedule
* Handles inbound/outbound phone calls including calling for clarifications and receiving new prescriptions
* Performs a final check of prescriptions, ensuring all auxiliary items are included in the order
* Demonstrates accurate and effective use of current pharmacy software programs
* Conducts drug utilization reviews and drug interaction checks for patients
* Oversees complete pharmaceutical care of patients
* Follows workflow protocol regarding correction of prescription and order errors
* Counsels patients and prescribers on medications, therapeutic recommendations, pharmaceutical compounding and other topics, quickly locating and utilizing necessary reference materials when needed
* Takes ownership of pharmacy problems and challenges, seeing them through to resolution
* Builds and maintains positive relationships with patients, prescribers, team members, Pharmacy

Technicians and pharmacy support staff

* Responsible for opening and/or closing the pharmacy, ensuring pharmacy security by locking the pharmacy and setting the alarms
* Assists with medication or product recalls, including filling out and submitting required paperwork
* Ensures compliance with all state and federal pharmacy laws and maintains compliance with applicable state-specific requirements
* Fully understands the non-sterile compounding process and is familiar with the level of quality expected for each preparation
* Demonstrates understanding of applicable USP standards and best practices, specifically chapters and , as well as any corresponding chapters mentioned in and



* As needed, may be asked to become licensed as a pharmacist in select states as directed by the company, as part of the licensure redundancy plan, and be willing to act as PIC in any or all of these states if necessary for business operations

*Additional Duties*

* Upon request, participates in compounding lab rotation to provide additional Pharmacist coverage and create knowledge redundancies
* Responsible for periodic educational presentations as needed for Worldlink Medical seminars, pharmacy team meetings and other events
* Earns BHRT Specialist certification
* Completes Worldlink Medical Advanced Bioidentical Hormone Therapy certification
* May assist with the screening and selection process for new pharmacy openings
* Occasional travel and periodic weekend work

*REQUIREMENTS*

* Able to perform essential functions of position as outlined above
* Must have current Utah Pharmacist license in good standing
* On-site presence, consistent and reliable attendance
* Willingness and ability to obtain additional state pharmacist license(s) and hold PIC roles, as needed
* Pharmacy practice experience and knowledge of general pharmacy regulations required
* Knowledge of and experience with compounding pharmacy regulations desired
* Able to successfully prioritize and manage a wide variety of critical and/or time-sensitive job duties with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
* Able to work independently while effectively managing multiple projects and priorities from start to finish, strong sense of urgency and follow-through
* Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
* Good verbal and written communication skills, responsive and communicative with pharmacy team members, company management, patients and providers
* Personable and friendly demeanor, professional but approachable
* Servant leadership focus, with support and advocacy of the team as a top priority
* Demonstrates a proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems
* Highly collaborative individual with ability to work with multiple departments and team members
* Computer proficiency with G Suite and MS Office applications, as well as internal software systems
* Strong, independent and ethical decision-making ability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday



License/Certification:
* Licensed Pharmacist (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* North Salt Lake, UT 84054 (Required)


Work Location: In person

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