Community Pharmacist - Part-Time

8w1 month ago

Northwell Health

Westchester, US · Part-time · $65,000 – $85,000

About this role

This role involves dispensing medications and other pharmaceutical products using standard chemical and physical procedures to fill prescriptions issued by physicians and other qualified prescribers. The pharmacist reviews and verifies prescriptions for accuracy, completeness, interactions, and clinical appropriateness.

Day-to-day responsibilities include providing counseling and drug-related information for prescriptions and over-the-counter items to patients as needed. The pharmacist communicates effectively with provider offices, pharmacies, and insurers to fulfill prescription orders.

The position coordinates with couriers to monitor and track delivery of prescriptions in a timely manner. It also involves managing inventory and supplies for the pharmacy, receiving and checking inventory for accuracy.

This part-time role offers flexible shift options with 8-hour shifts within the hours of 7 AM to 8 PM. Variable shifts may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed, providing scheduling flexibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, required.
Current license to practice as a Pharmacist in New York State, required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
Knowledge of standard chemical and physical procedures for dispensing medications.
Ability to review prescriptions for interactions and clinical appropriateness.
Experience with Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program requirements.
Effective communication skills for interacting with provider offices, pharmacies, and insurers.
Proficiency in managing pharmacy inventory and supplies.

Responsibilities

Reviews and verifies prescriptions for accuracy, completeness, interactions, and clinical appropriateness.
Provides counseling and drug-related information for prescriptions and over-the-counter items to patients, as needed.
Communicates effectively with provider offices, pharmacies, and insurers to fulfill prescription orders.
Dispenses medications in accordance with established rules and regulations as well as policies and procedures.
Coordinates with couriers to monitor and track delivery of prescriptions in a timely manner.
Complies with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations associated with dispensing medications and agents with Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program requirements and accrediting bodies.
Maintains accurate records compliant to rules and regulations as well as policies.
Manages inventory and supplies for pharmacy, as needed; receives and checks inventory and supplies for accuracy.