Are you tired of the retail setting and dealing with disgruntled customers and insurance companies? Then Diamond Pharmacy has the position for you. Our closed-pharmacy setting allows you the benefit of not dealing with customers or insurance issues. We encourage you to take a look at our company and find out if we are a good fit for you!
General:
To understand and work in all aspects of the institutional pharmacy; correctional, long term care, assisted living, and intravenous therapy.
Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Responsible for compounding and dispensing of medications in accordance with all State and Federal Laws.
2. Reviews all medication orders for appropriate and rational therapy; checking for proper dosages, potential drug interactions, adverse reactions, and duplicate therapies.
3. Understands internal policies and procedures for checking all types of drug orders; including but not limited to: formulary concepts, various drug packaging systems, automatic reorder systems, C-II dispensing.
4. Understands basic workflow concepts to insure consistency of daily operations.
5. Assume responsibility of monitoring workflow in absence of both the Director of Correctional Services and Pharmacist Supervisor.
6. Understands the concepts involved with backup pharmacies and on-call drivers.
7. Processes basic computer skills; including but not limited to: CIPS, Frameworks, ECM, Prepack Management, DocuTrack, WMS, Knapp, internet access, e-mail, and intranet.
8. Understanding basic IV concepts; including but not limited to: clean room procedures, Laminar Flow Hood techniques, clinical monitoring, and drug incompatibilities.
9. Maintains professionalism in the workplace, on the telephone, and whenever representing Diamond Pharmacy Services.
10. Willing to accept additional responsibilities when requested.
11. Understanding JCAHO policies and procedures and how they affect Diamond Pharmacy Services’ daily operation.
12. Maintain the confidentiality of all patient and company information in accordance with HIPAA Regulations.
13. Adheres to policies/procedures and scheduling requirements set forth by the Director.
14. Meets/maintains production requirements established by management.
15. Maintains a neat and clean personal appearance.
16. Maintains a confidentiality of all patient and company information.
17. Promotes company and policies in a positive manner.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
* Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
* B.S. degree or Pharm D Degree with associate clinical experience during internships/externships, advanced degree in clinical pharmacy, or equivalent work experience.
* Licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.
Experience/Knowledge:
* Currently in compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements.
* Ability to maintain control in stressful situations and offer leadership as a supervisor.
* Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of people to result in constructive working relations.
* Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
* People-sensitive characteristics with a genuine desire to help others.
* Ability to organize one’s own work.
* Reliability and honesty.
* Computer operational knowledge.
Physical Requirements:
In an average 8 hour day the employee:
A. May lift/carry 0-20 lbs. frequently
B. Stands/walks 50% of the time
C. Sits 50% of the time
D. Drives a car/truck 0-2 hours
Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and veterans
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
Work Location: In person