About this Retail Pharmacist Manager role at Genesis HealthCare System
GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.
Position Details:
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
Genesis Maysville PharmacyOverview of Position:
Interprets prescriptions and dispenses pharmaceuticals and related devices in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Provides patient information and counseling. Supervises technical staff and is role model to demonstrate courteous, compassionate care for customers and co-workers. Works closely with Director of Pharmacy to promote positive store performance.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Interprets prescriptions using professional judgment in dispensing pharmaceuticals and related devices.
2. Reviews patients’ utilization, therapeutic duplications, disease state, drug interaction, drug allergy, dosage and duration of drug treatment, abuse or misuse of drug and takes appropriate action when concerns arise.
3. Contacts prescribers for clarifications of orders or to notify them of unobtainable medications.
4. Verifies appropriate pharmaceutical agent to the prescription order.
5. Uses professional judgment in the placing of appropriate container and label.
6. Verifies particular patient receives specific drug from proper practitioner.
7. Calculates accurate doses and prepares compounded prescriptions and IV medications according to physician orders.
8. Provides patient education and counseling.
9. Supervises technical staff. Is present in pharmacy and personally reviews and approves all professional pharmaceutical activity.
10. Is observant of all staff activity and oversees cash management of store.
11. Assists in orienting new staff, interns and externs to department.
12. Manages work flow, assigns work loads and approves overtime and time off as needed.
13. Performs evaluations for technical staff and participates in the interview process for hiring of new employees.
14. Assists in ordering and inventory of pharmaceutical so that quality, cost-effective products are used and appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
15. Responsible for securing building before leaving at the close of the day.
16. Works closely with Billing Office Manager, Auditor and Director of Pharmacy to help provide a positive financial performance for store and adheres to budget goals.
17. Holds department meetings to improve communications between pharmacists, technical staff and other departments, and assists in problem solving.
18. Makes decisions for the store with regards to the policies of Northside Pharmacy.
19. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must be a graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy.
2. Must have a current pharmacist license in the State of Ohio.
3. Must be able to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
4. Excellent leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution and investigative skills.
5. Ability to work under stress.
6. Must have computer skills with knowledge of pharmacy software.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Works in a retail environment. May be required to drive and work at other Northside pharmacies on occasion.
2. Answers telephone calls, uses computer and other business machines extensively, which requires the ability to apply finger dexterity.
3. Individual bends, reaches, pushes and pulls file drawers to file records and reports.
4. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
5. Regularly lifts or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
6. Vision abilities required include up close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
7. May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off and be on call. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays and emergency shifts as required.
This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.
Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.
