Job Description
Primary Role:
The Staff Pharmacist at SaveWay Compounding Pharmacy, a Myonex company is responsible for receiving and filling prescriptions and reviewing patient information. Oversees preparation of medication and verifies by reviewing practitioner’s orders. Provides counseling about the use and storage of medications. SaveWay Compounding Pharmacy is owned and operated by Myonex, LLC .
Duties :
- Input patient information including demographics, allergies, and medical conditions.
- Answer phone and receive orders for new and refill prescriptions from clients and practitioners.
- Processes prescription orders by inputting into computer and generating a prescription label, an insurance claim form, if necessary, a formula log sheet and a formula label.
- Oversees preparation of medication and verifies by reviewing practitioner’s orders.
- Signs off on compounding records after verifying proper ingredients and amounts.
- Performs final check on finished preparations for accuracy and quality.
- Verifies label information for correctness.
- Provide counseling about the use and storage of medications.
- Provide documentation of a current pharmacist license in good standing with the State Board(s) of Pharmacy.
- Must write a letter to the State Board of Pharmacy stating employment date
- Must operate according to the State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.
- Responsible for all clinical and compounding formulation decisions. A pharmacist must verify any suggestions by a non-pharmacist.
- Responsible for ensuring that their professional license is kept current and displayed appropriately.
- Responsible for obtaining the appropriate number of continuing education hours as outlined by the State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.
- Responsible for training the staff on any new or changed SOP. Documentation will be noted on the Training and Responsibility Documentation Log.
- Interpret written prescriptions, check for drug interactions and allergies, enter prescription and patient data into computer system, and provide prescription information to pharmacy personnel for filling.
- Supervise Pharmacy Technicians as the prescriptions are filled and check all work for accuracy
- Ensure accurate billing occurs in compliance with the insurance plan and board of pharmacy.
- Serve patients by counseling over the phone and in person.
- Perform all the duties of Pharmacy Technicians as needed.
- Maintain regular communication with Management regarding the conduct of the business and issues that require senior management’s attention.
- Provide staff training as necessary.
- Embody the SaveWay Compounding Pharmacy, a Myonex company Core Values: Be a Great Team Player, Be Client Focused, Learn & Grow and Find a Way.
Education & Experience:
- Possession of a valid Pharmacist license issued by the State Board of Pharmacy, and one year of professional experience as a pharmacist; or a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and license.
- Ability to: learn modern pharmacy management, including accounting procedures within medical payment/reimbursement programs; learn to assign, prioritize, and evaluate the work of other; learn to develop and implement operational procedures; collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations; maintain accurate records and document actions taken; perform pharmacy calculations; maintain confidentiality of information; understand, interpret, explain, and comply with laws, regulations, and policies governing pharmacy operations; compound a wide variety of drugs and medicines and maintain appropriate related records; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with fellow medical professionals and patients; develop harmonious professional relationships with clinic staff; counsel patients on proper use of medication’ learn and apply principles and practices of supervision.
- Management, planning, administration, conflict resolution, and negotiation experience are required.
Skills/Qualifications:
- This position provides direct supervision and management for: Pharmacy Technicians & Compounding Personnel.
- Demonstrate and promote a spirit of cooperation and teamwork throughout SWCP.
- Continually look for ways to improve processes and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, coworkers, and SWCP leadership.
- Perform basic pharmacy mathematics, such as determining amount of medication needed to fulfill the number of days’ supply of medication ordered.
- Able to actively listen, receive information and/or complaints or inquiries from customers or coworkers, remain calm and professional, and understand when to escalate difficult situations to upper management.
- Use and promote safe work practices throughout SWCP facility.
- Must not divulge any confidential patient or protected health information (PHI).
- Must comply with HIPAA’s privacy and security requirements.
- Will not share any of SWCP’s proprietary information.
SaveWay Compounding Pharmacy, a Myonex company is committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion/creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability or perceived disability, use of a guide or disability support animal, or membership in any other protected class as defined by applicable laws and regulations. If an employee or applicant feels they have not received equal or fair treatment, we encourage them to contact Human Resources.
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