Pharmacist

Job DetailsJob Location: Matrix KY - London, KY 40741Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: PharmDSalary Range: $56.00 - $62.00Job Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: PharmaceuticalThe Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing prescription medications to patients,  providing expert counsel to patients regarding the safe use of prescription  medications, and ensuring that the pharmacy prescription services are provided in  compliance with regulatory, policy and procedure requirements for accuracy, safety,  and security.  Primary Responsibilities  • Dispense and oversee the filling of prescriptions to ensure that each patient  receives the medications exactly as prescribed by medical providers. Ensure  effective communication with providers, facilities, patients, and internal teams to  provide patient focused accuracy, safety, and security. • Provide patient consultations regarding safe use, storage, potential side effects,  and drug interactions for prescription and over-the-counter medications. Respond  to inquiries from patients and consult with prescribing physicians as questions  warrant. • Comply with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state Board of  Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Food and Drug  Administration by monitoring patient care and maintaining records for controlled  substances.  • Participate in inventory activities to remove outdated and damaged drugs from  the inventory. • Maintain effective communications with facilities to foster enduring business  relationships and build customer loyalty.  • Provide technical, policy, and regulatory guidance to pharmacy technicians to  ensure that all medications are accurately dispensed, recorded, labeled, and  stored for pick up or delivery and that all reimbursements for prescription  medications are accurately processed and recorded. • Assist with the maintenance of workflow, assigning pharmacy staff tasks required to  maintain order and ensure an efficient and compliant pharmacy operation. • Maintain a safe a clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules,  and regulations outlined by the Board of Pharmacy, accreditation standards, and  company policy. • Stay current on pharmacological knowledge by studying existing and new  legislation and keeping up to date with current continuing education as required  by NYS law.  • Perform other related duties as assigned. QualificationsKey Skills  • Demonstrated excellence in attention to detail and the ability to successfully  manage multiple priorities with a critical focus on accuracy and safety. • Highly effective communicator with superior listening, understanding, speaking,  writing, counseling skills in English. • Proven ability to model excellent customer service resulting in improved customer  satisfaction and enduring business relationships with facilities, patients, prescribers,  and internal teams. • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of pharmacy operations, make superior  decisions and meet expectations for productivity, efficiency, and accuracy. Education/Experience Requirements • PharmD in Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist (RPh) and active and in good  standing licensure as a registered pharmacist in the state of Kentucky.