Now Hiring a Pharmacist in Parsons, TN!Benefits and Perks include:- Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision insurance options
- Generous paid time-off program and paid holidays for full time staff
- CEU reimbursement opportunities and paid training programs for advancement
- TeleDoc 24/7/365 access to doctors
- Optional short- and long-term disability plans
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- 401K retirement accounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Purpose of Position: Prepare medications prescribed by physician, or other authorized prescribers for nursing facilities and behavioral healthcare center residents in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety as regulated by Tennessee State Law, CMS, DEA and nursing facility guidelines.
Description of Required Duties and Tasks:Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
- Prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting prescribed medications orders, detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Direct and verify pharmacy technician order fulfillment; verifying their order entry data, medication preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals
- Correspond with lead pharmacy technician on daily RX capacity to ensure effective workflow and efficient medication delivery
- Provide pharmacological information to facilities and other health care professionals on drug interaction, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceutical's
- Maintain pharmacy services procedures to ensure quality assurance and security concerning order, delivery and prepacking verification and controlled substance records as required by law
- Provide after hour on-call coverage as required
- Communicate information effectively to supervisor and others in a timely matter
- Maintain proficiency with computer systems
- Analyze processes and work with employees to develop and implement ways to improve internal and external quality and continually seek ways for improvement
- Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Adhere to the principles of the Employee Standards and Code of Conduct and reports any violations
- Knowledgeable and compliant with current company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
- Attends meetings and in-services as required
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge: - Work requires advanced knowledge of geriatric pharmacy, medication dispensing software and practices, CMS and other state/federal regulations
Required Skills:- Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed
- Maintaining an established work schedule
- Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy
- Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Effectively demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and continually strives to improve quality standards
Required Work Experience:- One (1) to Three (3) years of pharmacy experience
Preferred Computer Skills: - Framework LTC Software System
- Framework ECM Software System
Certification Requirements: - Active Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License
- Must complete continuing education as required by Tennessee Department of Health
Education Requirements: - Graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent
Additional position information: After hours on-call rotation 1 weekend about every 5-6 weeks and 1 night during the week
