PT Pharmacist, Central Fill

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Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Responsible for timely, accurate, and appropriate dispensing of all prescriptions by completing final product verification and quality assurance reviews applicable to all relevant state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Ensures prescriptions are safely and accurately delivered through various distribution and delivery channels.
• While on duty, directs all day-to-day activities associated with the successful operation of the Central Fill Pharmacy to ensure the technology is effectively used to meet prescription volume goals and delivery timelines.
• While on duty, oversees the operation of the automated pharmacy dispensing equipment and systems as well as other pharmacy technology to ensure its proper use while maximizing efficiency, return on investment and life span.
• While on duty, supervises Pharmacy Technicians and Clerks to ensure proper processes and procedures are being followed and quality work is being performed.
• Assists with the oversight of proper inventory process and management including, but not limited to, automation inventory replenishment, inventory on hand levels, inventory turns, replenishment, outdates, and recalls.
• Prioritizes Central Fill Pharmacy tasks and follow-through to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Assumes management responsibilities over the entire Central Fill operation in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.
• Responsible for reporting any quality assurance events and for regularly performing QA reviews to identify opportunities to improve patient and associate safety.
• Works to achieve all budgetary and operational goals assigned to the Central Fill Pharmacy.
• Provides input and assists the Pharmacy Manager with the establishment of operational policies and ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ensures proper procedures are followed to maintain product safety and integrity while in transit to local stores or direct to patient.
• Assists the Manager with the ongoing training and development of department personnel to improve performance, ensure continuous development, reduce turnover and control labor costs.
• Maintains appropriate security of the Central Fill Pharmacy and ensures all loss prevention policies are followed by all associates.
• Facilitates and assists local retail pharmacy locations with questions, concerns, and needs related to Central Fill Pharmacy operations when needed.
• Assists with overseeing the maintenance of the Central Fill Pharmacy to ensure a clean and professional environment that protects customer and associate safety.
• Assists with Specialty Pharmacy needs and operations as needed.
• Ensures appropriate and timely customer service is always exhibited by all associates.
• Maintains awareness of developments in the profession of pharmacy that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into own practice.
• Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The Staff Pharmacist will be responsible for assisting with the supervision of the support staff at central fill comprising of technicians and clerks while acting as the Pharmacist on Duty.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.