A New York City Supermarket Chain with three pharmacies has an immediate opening for a Supervising Pharmacist and Pharmacist. Both pharmacists will have a pleasant, customer service-oriented demeanor, possess excellent communication and organizational skills and must be willing to work a flexible schedule. Both Pharmacist will dispense prescription medications to patients and offer advise in the safe use of prescriptions. They may also provide advice on how to lead a healthy lifestyle, conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunizations, and oversee the medications given to patients.
Responsibilities
- Keep in proper form all records required relating to the purchase and dispensing of all prescription required drugs including controlled substance requirements.
- Eliminate from stock all misbranded and adulterated drugs including outdated drugs and drugs not properly labeled.
- Provide for the proper storage of drugs in order to prevent loss or deterioration.
- Insure coverage of the pharmacy by licensed pharmacists.
- Insure against unauthorized refills of prescriptions and unauthorized sale of legend drugs.
- Insure against unauthorized entry into the pharmacy's dispensing and compounding area and insure appropriate security.
Duties of a Supervising Pharmacist / Pharmacist
- Supervise the storage, sale, dispensing of drugs, poisons and restricted devices (i.e., hypodermis needles and syringes).
- Instruct ALL employees, either orally or in writing, at regular intervals relative to the appropriate activities in connection with the practice of pharmacy.
- When a Supervising Pharmacist is to be absent from a pharmacy at any time, he/she should be certain that another qualified pharmacist is present during his/her absence as provided under Education Law.
- Be certain that the pharmacy is properly registered and operating in accordance with the present laws, rules and regulations.
- Use "reasonable" means to determine that the drugs being held for sale meet established standards (federal and state).
- Issue verbal and written notice to each of his/her subordinates concerning the laws, rules and regulations (federal, state, and local) relative to proper pharmacy practice.
- Ensure that no prescription required drugs or devices are sold at wholesale unless the pharmacy possesses a New York State Board of Pharmacy wholesaler registration.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a pharmacist
- Thorough understanding of dosage administration and measurement, chemical compounds, medical brands etc.
- Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Pharmacy information systems (McKesson)
- Excellent organization/communication skills.
- Integrity and compassion
- Degree in Pharmacy/Pharmacology
- Valid license to practice profession in the State of NY
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule. Weekends a must.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Licensed Pharmacist (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
