Pharmacist

JOB TITLE: Pharmacist

EMPLOYER: AssistRx

DEPARTMENT: Patient Solutions Pharmacy

REPORTS TO: Pharmacist-In-Charge

EFFECTIVE DATE: 3/30/2021

SUMMARY: 

The Pharmacist will be responsible for services, including but not limited to processing non-commercial prescriptions for all Free Product Programs to patients. The Pharmacist will assist in overseeing daily operations of the pharmacy including overseeing the technicians’ daily activities. The Pharmacist will assist in all pharmacy services including quality assurance and clinical monitoring activities. The Pharmacist will practice under the rules and regulations of the Florida State Board of Pharmacy and Federal Pharmacy law.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee dispensing of Free Products.
• Receive physician prescription orders and evaluate for clinical appropriateness and validity according to Florida State Board of Pharmacy. 
• Identify, document and report safety information.
• Oversee Pharmacy Technicians.
• Communicate with physicians’ offices, patients, and call center staff.
• Provide patient counseling, education and monitoring for Rx product and provide quality patient care.
• Special projects as business needs require.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D degree.
• Licensure required: Must be a licensed pharmacist with the Florida Board of Pharmacy.
• 2-4 years of Retail, Mail or Specialty Pharmacy experience, preferred

Computer skills preferred: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office, Teams).

BEHAVIOR CHARACTERISTICS:

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

COMPETENCIES:

• The Pharmacist demonstrates competency in verifying all new and refill prescriptions.
• The Pharmacist demonstrates ability to identify, assess and report adverse events.
• The Pharmacist demonstrates competency in reviewing the patient profile to assess appropriateness of therapy.
• The Pharmacist provides training, guidance, and direct supervision to pharmacy interns and technicians, and other team members throughout the course of their work and monitoring their performance.
• The Pharmacist demonstrates ability to complete required Pharmacy training and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of training. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand.
• Continually required to walk.
• Continually required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Continually work near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Conveyor belt, heat sealer, manual pallet jack.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work is performed in a traditional commercial office setting with standard office lighting and white noise.
• Additional remarks regarding work environment:
  • This job operates in a professional office environment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, 
responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.