Staff Pharmacist PRN - SelectQuote, Inc.

About the Role:

This PRN position is available onsite in our Monaca Pharmacy from the hours of 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM EST, as needed and available.  This role offers 8 paid hours of remote training which can be completed on a personal computer prior to the first onsite shift and on the job training by a Pharmacist mentor

The Staff Pharmacist (PRN) works on an as needed basis. This job performs initial verification of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies to dispense prescriptions issued by physicians dentists and other qualified prescribers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates within the professional standards and in compliance with Federal State and local regulations
• Performs professional duties and responsibilities associated with the processing of prescriptions to meet the SelectRx objectives and personally maintains a high level of customer satisfaction
• Verifies that all prescription and health-related product orders are processed in accordance with Federal State local laws and regulations governing the dispensing of medications and other healthcare related products
• Implements and maintains policies and procedures of the Pharmacy Department
• Complies and adheres to professional practices and management of hourly pharmacy associates
• Ensures prompt and courteous customer service by all pharmacy associates
• Assists Pharmacy Manager to ensure profitable operations of Pharmacy Department
• Implements audit and quality control procedures to ensure compliance with SelectRx and regulatory requirements
• Identifies evaluates and interprets prescriptions
• Accurately and efficiently perform initial verification of prescriptions into the SelectRx pharmacy operating system
• Receives new prescription orders orally from prescribers or other persons authorized by law
• Ability to monitor drug therapy of patients and recognizes significant drug interactions
• Responsible for all activities of pharmacy technicians to ensure that all activities are performed completely safely and without risk or harm to patients
• Consults with patients or his/her agent regarding prescriptions either prior to or after dispensing or regarding any medical information contained in patients’ medication record system or patient’s chart as mandated by OBRA regulations
• Consults with any prescriber nurse or other health care professional or authorized agent thereof
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with the medical community in which SelectRx serves
• Treats all patients’/clients’ with respect and courtesy; respects the patients’/clients’ rights to confidentiality and works cooperatively with other members of professional and non-professional staff
• Attends SelectRx meetings when requested to include Pharmacist Meeting Pharmacy Technician Meeting Data Entry Meeting Delivery Meeting Administrative Meetings and Organization Monthly Meeting
• Markets the positive image of SelectRx throughout the local

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work with automated prescription systems
• Possesses good organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrates appropriate written and oral communication skills
• High degree of interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management associates clients and general public.
• Proficiency in reading writing and speaking English is required

Education and Experience: 

• B.S. Pharmacy degree or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Knowledge and understanding of PioneerRx clinical software system

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed indoors with potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to office work. Could periodically travel to other office and operational sites.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.

SelectQuote Core Values:

Service: We create positive customer experiences. 

Entrepreneurship: We create innovate & take risks. 

Leadership: We build & invest in high-performing teams. 

Empowerment: We embrace a changing environment. 

Courage: We challenge the status quo & drive continuous improvement.

Teamwork: We help support & celebrate each other.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.