Overview:
Pharmacist - Retail
PRN, as needed
Location: Peosta, IA
As a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Retail Pharmacist works with providers to determine optimal therapy and dosing of medications and effectively delivers pharmacy services to retail patients. The Pharmacist provides safe, accurate and optimal medication regimens and maintains a professional practice environment while cultivating relationships with providers and patients. Follows all Federal and State regulations.
Responsibilities:
Prescription Processing
* Accurately enters new prescriptions and prescription refills into pharmacy computer system.
* Updates patient information including insurance so that prescriptions adjudicate.
* Resolves third-party rejects by identifying the need for override or prior authorization and contacts the appropriate people to assist in processing of claims.
* Prepares prescriptions by printing labels, counting or pouring medication and placing in correct container, and labeling prescriptions for dispensing.
* Completes a prospective drug utilization review for all new prescriptions.
Customer Care
* Promptly greets patients as they enter the pharmacy.
* Receives handwritten prescriptions and acquires the information needed in processing the prescription.
* Assists patients in finding over-the-counter products and ordering if necessary.
* Answers phones in courteous manner, identifying the pharmacy and who they are.
* Accepts refill requests, transfers calls when appropriate.
* Completes cash register transactions, balances drawer, and prepares deposits when needed.
* Counsels patients about the use of their medications according to the requirements set forth by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy.
Inventory Management
* Orders prescription and non-prescription medications through wholesaler or secondary vendor.
* Maintains appropriate inventory levels by adjusting order points as necessary.
* Removes outdates from stock and places in designated location in preparation for return.
Qualifications:
Education:
* Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from accredited College of Pharmacy.
License(s)/Certification(s):
* Current Iowa Pharmacy License in good standing with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy.
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