Pharmacist Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Job Description

You will be responsible to process / prepare / dispense prescriptions through the pharmacy system including adjudication of claims to third party insurance plans, proper documentation and record retention, for the filling of medication orders timely and accurately, and selecting the proper drug, dosage form, strength and quantity. You will monitor patient profiles and perform a drug utilization review for medication appropriateness, duplicate therapy, side effects, drug interactions, etc. Throughout the work period you will be stationed at the drop-off / pick-up windows, phone station, and various filling / checking counters in the pharmacy. You will also provide timely appropriate communication to all patients, prescribers, pharmacists, nurses and pharmacy support staff for all activities including proper customer service, patient / employee safety, operational / schedule needs, inventory control, etc. Administer Injectables / Vaccines when applicable. Possess the ability to perform the Physical / Working Requirements within a pharmacy / delivery area. Maintain appropriate security of the pharmacy while on duty and follow all health system policies, state and federal laws. Assume management responsibility of the pharmacy in the absence of the pharmacy manager. Travel to and staff all HUP pharmacy sites based on operational need. Accountabilities SUGGEST UP TO 8 Please Group like items in one bullet point. Each bullet point should be a separate accountability (Can increase row height by dragging lines) ? Provide optimal pharmacy service to patients and other health care professionals by designing, recommending, monitoring, evaluating and documenting patient and age-specific pharmacotherapy. ? Demonstrate an awareness of patient and employee confidentiality and safety when carrying out daily responsibilities. ? Verify, prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques to ensure positive outcomes of drug therapies and compliance with national and health system's policies and procedures. ? Provide concise, applicable and timely responses to drug information requests from health care providers and patients. ? Participate in the management of medical emergencies. ? Ensure adherence to medication-use policies and guidelines. ? Manage time effectively to fulfill practice responsibilities. ? Supervise and direct the activities of pharmacy technicians