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The Dispensing Pharmacist is a Tennessee licensed pharmacist who is responsible for the accurate and timely dispensing of prescribed medication to patients. The Dispensing Pharmacist work assignments involve product verification, maintaining physical stock in automation systems, and ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Schedule:
Week one: (M-F) 11:30am - 8:00pm CST
Week two: 2:30pm - 11:00pm CST
Some Saturdays may be required.
Location:
Enclara Pharmacia, Inc. 2525 Horizon Lake Dr. Ste. 101 Memphis TN 38133
Summary:
- Checks and verifies prescription for accuracy, standard compliance, dosing or dosage form errors, and adjusts documentation and labeling as needed.
- Assures the workflow is optimized.
- Provides input into development of standards, policies, and procedures for achieving and maintaining high quality patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Checks and verifies Rx label, drug name, strength, dosage form, and quantity with the dispensed medication.
- At reject and edit workstation, the pharmacist researches and validates correct dosage directions, medication, and dosage forms and edits and corrects as needed. Communicates these changes via email or documentation. Reviews internal comments and encounter for discrepancies.
- Maintains proper control and care of drug supplies and equipment. Follows SOP for out-of-stock notification.
- Monitors established quality assurance measurements for the department to meet objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Signs and approves all compounded dispenses and sign log sheets for checking prepack labels prior to release for dispensing.
- Assists in pharmacy end-of-day closing and verifies SOPs have been followed.
- Maintains knowledge and proficiency in the dispensing and checking systems with acceptable verification rates and overall efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Licensed as a Pharmacist in Tennessee.
- Ability to participate in Federal prescription programs.
- Self-directed, but also able to work well in a group.
- Ability to solve problems and encourage others in collaborative problem solving.
- Work ethic that is focused, accurate, and highly productive.
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient with computers
- Accurate with strong attention to detail.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Ability to maintain control in stressful situations and offer leadership as needed.
- Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of others resulting in constructive working relationships.
- Currently in compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements.
- Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a high-volume community or mail order pharmacy practice environment.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$93,000 - $128,000 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
About Enclara: Pharmacia Enclara Pharmacia is the nation’s largest full-service hospice and palliative care Pharmacy Benefits Manager, offering compassionate and cost-effective services to our most vulnerable patients. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, Enclara works closely with hospice providers to reduce pharmacy costs, improve patient care and support caregivers through digital innovations, flexible medication access, one-on-one clinical support and excellent customer service.About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers, and our company. Through our Humana insurance services, and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
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