Required: Current California Registered Pharmacist license
Education
Preferred: Pharm. D. degree
Per Diem Pharmacist-Retail at Kaweahhealth
Preferred: Equivalent pharmacy experience
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
Ensures appropriate medication storage, security and regulatory compliance in assigned area of practice
Addendum (essential for specific dept)
IF ASSIGNED TO RETAIL/COMMUNITY PHARMACY ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Adheres to all Federal and State Laws pertaining to dispensing and filling of authorized prescription medications and supplies, including but not limited to receiving and verifying prescriptions, selecting medication and filling prescriptions.
Adheres to all departmental policies and procedures and regulations.
Dispenses medication, supplies or equipment accurately and efficiently.
Knowledgeable, compliant and adheres to regulations in dispensing control and non-controlled substances, including proper record keeping and documenting necessary monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory reports.
Knowledgeable with 340B rules and regulations and ensures pharmacy maintains compliance.
Assists customers with insurance issues, including obtaining prior authorizations and contacting physicians or other health providers on possible therapeutic interchanges.
Maintains knowledge and facilitates third party insurance, including Prior Authorization process, Medication Formularies, Wellness programs, coupons, discounts, worker's compensation and other sources of payments, member's enrollment and eligibility.
Assists PIC with adequate inventory control to process prescriptions in a timely manner.
Reports any dispensing errors, medication errors or HIPAA violations in accordance to KD's policies.
Provides consultative services to patients on medication related matters.
Assists PIC in preparing necessary end of month reports, data analysis and other reporting needs as required.
IF ASSIGNED TO HOSPITAL ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR:
IF ASSIGNED TO TRANSITIONS OF CARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Participates in the transition of care process of targeted patient populations through the provision of services such as medication reconciliation, medication education, and care coordination in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Assists with measuring the clinical and economic effectiveness of the transition of care service provided with formal reporting of the data at defined intervals set by management.
Assists with the development of policies and procedures to promote safe and effective use of medications during transitions of care.
Guides, directs, and assists in trainings pharmacy techn
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible
Not Benefits Eligible
Work Shift
Variable - 10 Hour Shift (United States of America)
Department
9553 Pharmacy-Retail
Provides patient centered pharmaceutical care by performing medication-related duties that involve prescription verification, processing, dispensing, consultation, and education. Assists pharmacy leadership with overseeing pharmacy technicians and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Kaweahhealth · Visalia, CA