Pharmacist

  • Sector: MRS Pharmacy
  • Contact: Marie Nellas
  • Location: Milwaukee, United States of America
  • Expiry Date: 18 April 2022
  • Contact Email: mnellas@medicalrecruitmentstrategies.com

​DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Verify prescriptions entered in pharmacy system including correct patient, drug, and dose.

  • Check for drug-drug/drug-disease interactions to prevent adverse drug reactions.

  • Communicate with prescribers to clarify unclear or potentially harmful orders.

  • Council patients and/or caregivers on any adverse drug reactions, interactions with other medications or food and alcohol.

  • Advise patients and/or caregivers about general health topics – diet, exercise, stress management, etc.

  • Interact and engage with insurance companies and prescribers to ensure payment and resolve coverage denials.

  • Complete a medication reconciliation when there are transitions in care to resolve medication discrepancies and ensure patients are getting the correct medication regimen.

  • Perform Medication Therapy Management services including comprehensive medication reviews, interventions, and education. Bill for these services.

  • Manage staff overseeing and mentoring pharmacy technicians, student interns and residents.

  • Maintain accurate inventory of medications.

  • Educate health provider colleagues about proper medication therapies for patients.

  • Oversee the operation of automated dispensing system and verification system.

  • Supervise and/or complete the final check of finished product for accuracy

  • Assure medications and medication cycles are delivered timely

  • Other duties as assigned.

  • Provide on-call services afterhours on a rotational schedule.

  • Comply with all applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • The Pharmacist is responsible for the active and timely supervision of all direct and/or indirect reports within his or her department including pharmacy technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Be a Registered Pharmacist in good standing in the State of Wisconsin.

  • Possess a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy. A Doctor of Pharmacy is preferred.

  • Meet all licensing requirements set forth by the respective state of operation.

  • Possess a valid, regular (non-probationary) state driver’s license if the individual will be driving either their personal vehicle for on-the-job purposes or any agency vehicles.

  • Possess personal vehicle insurance that meets the minimum expectations/coverage if the employee will be driving their personal vehicle for on-the-job purposes as detailed in the PCS BBH Transportation Policy.

  • Meet the background check requirements for each state’s regulations.

  • Successfully pass an initial medical examination and pass a drug screening, which provides evidence that they are free from communicable diseases, including active tuberculosis or conditions which prohibit them from reasonably performing the assigned duties, except as provided for by the ADA. Staff will be reexamined on a regular basis.

  • Have a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a Long-Term Care pharmacy environment (preferred);

  • Have WPQC (Wisconsin Pharmacy Quality Collaborative) certification or obtain certification within 180 days of assuming Pharmacist role.

  • Have demonstrated leadership ability: the ability to integrate the vision of the organization with all supportive services and personnel.

  • Have begun training in the PCS BBH Supervisory Training Series Curriculum within 180 days of assuming the Pharmacist role.