Pool Pharmacist

Job Purpose: This is a professional position that is responsible for all aspects of appropriate pharmaceutical dispensing at an assigned location for clients within service programs. Provides clinical support in coordination with prescribers, case management, and nursing services in delivering quality and cost-effective drug therapy to patients.
Essential Job Functions:
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions).

• Interprets prescribers’ prescriptions and enters prescription and patient data into the computer system.
• Checks for drug interactions and allergies.
• Provides Pharmacy Technician prescription information and supervises filling of the same.
• Verifies prescriptions after being filled by the Pharmacy Technician
• Counsels case managers and clients over the phone and in person. Conveys pertinent information regarding the use of medications and potential interactions. Ensures the client understands the medication treatment program.
• Consult with other health care professionals and researches to ensure that all services are in the best interest of the patient and conform to established professional standards and applicable state laws.
• Compare product prices with competitors to gauge competitiveness and profitability.
• Reviews inventory on a daily basis. Places orders for medication as necessary.
• Maintains an appropriate level of supplies.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training seminars and conferences as required.
• Works in partnership with the quality department to develop appropriate measures in support of program outcomes.
• Participates in department quality planning activities, (e.g. continuous improvement, Logic models, performance metrics, etc.,)
• Performs special assignments and or projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.