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Head Pharmacist- (#B)

  • On-site
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • $135,000 - $140,000 per year
  • Healthcare

Job description

Preparing and dispensing appropriate pharmaceuticals to patients, leading a team of pharmacy technicians and managing the overall day-to day pharmacy responsibilities.  the The job entails a high level of responsibility and knowledge.


Essential Job Functions: 

  • Review and execute provider’s prescriptions checking their appropriateness and legality 

  • Organize the pharmacy in an efficient manner to make the identification of products easier and faster 

  • Maintain full control over medication inventory, stocking and labeling medicine and other products and monitor their condition to prevent expiring or deterioration 

  • Listen carefully to customers to interpret their needs and issues and offer information and advice. 

  • Prepare medicine when appropriate using correct dosages and material for each individual patient 

  • Maintain patient profiles and history of all activities regarding medications dispensed 

  • Keep abreast and stay current with HIPAA and Frauds Waste and Abuse credentialing 

  • Comply with all applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures 

  • Responsible for ensuring that the Pharmacy and its employees are compliant with Federal, State and Local laws regulated 

  • Ensures that the Pharmacy and its employees are aware and compliant with local facilities policies 

  • Responsible for directing the daily work of Pharmacy Technicians, this includes providing input into performance evaluations and advising Senior Management of any behavioral and/or performance issues.

  • Responsible for managing the Pharmacy Technicians schedules. This includes advising Senior Management of any request for leave of absences or medical accommodations.

  • Other duties as necessary


Requirements

Required Education & Skills: 

  • HS Diploma or equivalent

  • Current License to practice (PharmD) in Pennsylvania

  • Excellent oral, written skills

Experience:

  • Previous leadership role helpful

  • Must be able to utilize Patient Management System in the Pharmacy

  • 5 years related pharmacy experience

  • Mn. 2 years of pharmacy manager experience

Physical Requirements: 

  • Standing for prolong periods of time

  • Use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls

Job requirements

5 years retail pharmacy experience
min. 2 years pharmacy management exp.
Great leadership, communication and management skills

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