Pharmacist (Spanish Speaking)

Job DescriptionEducation & Experience RequirementsBachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy DegreeCurrently licensed as a registered pharmacist in the state in which the facility is and any other states as may be required by the pharmacy.A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a pharmacist in a retail and/or mail-order environment preferred.Effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish, required.Problem solving and decision-making capabilities to make sound and intelligent decisions with respect to business, as well as clinical issues.Experience in making fiscal decisions that positively affects the profitability of the business.Experience in coaching, mentoring, and training staff.Comprehend written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.Excellent time management and organizational skills.Detailed oriented and able to multitask.Efficient, self-motivated, and proactive.Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team setting.Ability to oversee and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.Essential Functions & ResponsibilitiesSupervise the pre-packing and dispensing of prescriptions to patients in accordance with pharmacy policy and procedures and in conformance with regulations and laws dealing with prescriptions.Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the production and quality of work produced by Pharmacy Technicians.Provides guidance and oversees the clinical decision making of customer service, and the quality and patient management programs at the managing site.Coordinates the activities of pharmacy technicians ensuring timely provision of drug therapy.Provides timely, accurate and comprehensive drug information such as dosing, compatibilities, formulary substitutes, etc. to nurses, physicians, and other health care practitioners.Counsel patients about their medications and maintain an accurate up-to-date patient profile. Consistently consults with prescribers for corrections or clarifications when needed.Actively involved in patient care activities in a range of patient populations from pediatrics to geriatrics.Reviews and interprets physicians’ orders for appropriateness, ensuring that overdoses/under doses have not been prescribed and that interactions, incompatibilities, or toxic compounds will not result from the combination of medications.Assure that drugs are appropriately labeled, stored, and utilized according to physicians’ instructions.Utilizes computer skills to process medication orders and prescriptions and maintains accurate patient information complying with all HIPAA regulations.Audits and maintains accurate records for all controlled substances.