Pharmacist

Company: Planet Pharma
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned. Ensure efficiency and completeness in prescription processing and dispensing. Oversight of all record keeping and licensing to guarantee accuracy and compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations. Review, update and adhere to pharmacy protocols and procedures to maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory agency regulations. Provide pharmaceutical services deemed necessary, i.e. patient counselling, drug utilization review. Report prescription audit results and trending on monthly basis. Maintain and update all necessary reference materials. Communication of issues with appropriate Baxter personnel including other Pharmacists from remote locations and Customer Service personnel. Create good working relationships with physicians and nurses from key clinics. Communicates with customers (hospital pharmacy, Renal clinics, etc.) to verify prescriptions, supplies, or support services required by patients. Evaluates dosages and schedules; consults with customer regarding therapy recommendations. Communication with Customer Service personnel to perform/verify order entry quantities from customer data system. Communications with other Pharmacists located at other remote locations. Ensures all required documentation is maintained, including exception reporting. Participates in continuous improvement process by providing input for procedural changes. Assures compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality assurance and JCAHO standards, local state and federal regulations, and good manufacturing practices (GMPs), if applicable. Other duties related to Pharmacy as assigned and as required by the Board of PharmacyCandidate DescriptionCandidates must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.Education and/or Experience. Include the education and/or experience that is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.0 N/A: Intern or Co-op B.S. or PharmD from accredited School of Pharmacy. An active pharmacy license in good standing in the dispensing pharmacy location Job experience in Drug Distribution preferred.The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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