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Shields Health Solutions · 1 day ago

Pharmacist

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

Shields Health Solutions is a healthcare company dedicated to providing integrated support to patients and physicians. The Pharmacist will manage both retail and specialty pharmacy operations, ensuring safe dispensing of medications while providing patient counseling and clinical support.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Prepares and dispenses medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities

Medication therapy management, including reviewing and monitoring of medication regimens, advising clinicians on evidence-based therapy as indicated, documenting interventions

Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying prescriptions; care coordination, identifying and resolving insurance related issues, recognizing situations where financial assistance can be applied

Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state Board of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and local policies and procedures; maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work results of support personnel; maintaining current registration; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; advising management on needed actions

Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including 340B program compliance, specialty pharmacy accreditation, and medication safety protocols

Make referrals to other health professionals if necessary

Develops own knowledge by participating in education programs; training pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals

Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database applications

Apply observations and recommendations to operational issues, increased productivity, quality, and customer-service standards

Identify trends, resolves problems; recommend improvements; implements change

Actively participates in process improvement initiatives

Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the Company

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)Licensed PharmacistMedication therapy managementPharmacology knowledgeFDA health regulationsRetail pharmacy experienceEmpathyVerbal communicationLeadership skillsAttention to detailTeam player

Required

Applicant must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy and be a licensed Pharmacist in the applicable state

Required 1+ years, Preferred 5+ years experience in a retail or specialty dispensing setting

Analyze information, administer medication accurately, exercise good judgment, possess strong verbal communication skills, have deep knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations, able to manage processes, exhibit strong technical and clinical skills, excellent leader and manager of people, constant focus on legal compliance, highly productive, quality focused, maniacal attention to detail, highly computer proficient

Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, quality focus, empathetic, good listener/communicator

Energetic, highly motivated, team player with strong personal and communication skills; discretion and confidentiality essential as position deals with highly sensitive and private data