Summary:
Under the supervision of the Pharmacist In Charge, ensures accuracy during the prescription filling process.
- Responsibilities:
Prepare medications by reviewing and assessing orders to identify, prevent and resolve drug related problems - Provide accurate and understandable counseling and education to clients and staff
- Perform drug utilization reviews and check for drug interactions when filling every prescription
- Communicate effectively with prescribers, nurses and other healthcare providers
- Maintain client rights and confidentiality at all times
- Communicate with medical offices regarding medication issues and refills
- Provide Medication Therapy Management and bubble packing of medications to clients when appropriate
- Maintain accurate and confidential records and documentation
- Supervise pharmacy staff and assist in scheduling, training and ongoing evaluations
- Provide high quality customer service and accurate answers to medication inquiries in person and over the phone
- Maintain current Michigan pharmacist license and complete all continuing education requirements as designated by the Michigan Board of Pharmacy
- Notify and collaborate with Human Resources on staffing issues including but not limited to policy and procedures, employee hand book, disciplinary issues, ADA, FMLA, harassment, workers compensation, leaves of absence, legal issues, orientation, internal transfers, training of new and current staff
- Work collaboratively with Leadership Teams and Clinical Teams
- Complete other tasks as assigned from time to time
- Decision Making Authority: Responsible to make decisions concerning client treatment and medication dispensing. All other activities are to be conducted with the consultation and assistance of the Pharmacist In Charge and/or CMO if applicable. At all times treatment activities should be performed as a team function.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Valid Michigan Pharmacist License, active and in good standing
- Posses a working knowledge of the disease concept of chemical dependency, chemical dependency treatment, Alcoholic’s Anonymous philosophy, and group dynamics.
Competencies:
- Thorough knowledge and application of the state and federal laws that govern the use of drugs/controlled substances.
- Excellent customer service skills including a positive attitude, friendly demeanor, calm voice, and patience.
- Able to work independently and professionally in a fast paced environment.
- Courteous and respectful of clients, staff, prescribers, and vendors.
- Organized and able to organize work areas so others can find necessary documents.
- Respects the confidentiality of information obtained through the position.
- Working knowledge of agency safety procedures.
- Willingly assists with special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Ongoing training needed to maintain current skills and knowledge in this position. Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
Interact with a computer.
- Communicate with peers and co-workers to convey or receive detailed or important information, instructions or ideas accurately.
- Requires some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
- Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- This job is performed in an office setting, and in a generally clean and healthy environment.
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