The Role
Manage pharmacy operations and compliance when the Pharmacist in Charge is absent. Dispense medications including specialty therapies, perform clinical reviews, counsel patients and providers, document interactions, supervise pharmacy technicians, participate in care coordination, and perform on-call duties.
Summary Generated by Built In
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: United Digestive’s Clinical pharmacist will assist the Director of Ancillary Services and Pharmacy Operations Manager to facilitate smooth and efficient pharmacy operations. (S)he interprets physicians' prescriptions and dispenses medications, including high dollar specialty medications within regulatory, accreditation, and policy guidelines.
REPORTS TO: Manager of Pharmacy Operations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties may include but are not limited to:
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the compliance, operations, and financial performance of the UD Pharmacy when the Pharmacist in Charge (Pharmacy Operations Manager) is not in the pharmacy
- Adheres to all pharmacy, state and federal laws and regulations
- Will be designated as the Pharmacist in Charge for the facility when the Pharmacist in Charge is not onsite
- Manages dispensing, clinical review, patient care, and provider communication
- Meticulously manages drug therapies to identify, prevent and resolve medication-related problems (e.g. Counsels patients and/or medical staff and handles problem resolution)
- Completes patient records, initial assessments, medication profiles, initial fill notes and continuing progress notes
- Documents any and all interactions with patients and prescribers in the appropriate systems in compliance with protocol
- Participates in the coordination of care to meet patient outcomes and goals including, initial referral, medication review and selection, assessment of medication delivery system, patient care plans, compliance programs, and discharge of patients from services
- Supervises technician staff in partnership with the Pharmacy Operations Manager
- Reviews work of technical staff and provides relevant clinical coaching
- Performs On-Call activities as required
- Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education, specialty pharmacy certification, or work experience
- Performs all other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
PharmD degree or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy; minimum 3 years of Pharmacy experience or 1-2 years of Specialty Pharmacy experience is preferred. Retail and specialty experience preferred. Valid pharmacy licensure in the State of Georgia required.
PharmD degree or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy; minimum 3 years of Pharmacy experience or 1-2 years of Specialty Pharmacy experience is preferred. Retail and specialty experience preferred. Valid pharmacy licensure in the State of Georgia required.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Clinical Pharmacist must be able to:
Clinical Pharmacist must be able to:
- Provide a high level of customer service at all times
- Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated
- Work independently with general supervision
- Work under pressure; assess, respond to, and communicate issues in a timely manner
- Maintain composure and set a professional example for coworkers
- Communicate clearly with patients, clients, and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-person
- Build positive working relationships with Administrative Team, Office Managers, Ancillary Staff, Office Staff, and Providers
- Interpret and apply appropriate policies and procedures
- Be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Maintain the strictest confidentiality
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Onsite presence at pharmacy is required. This is not a remote or hybrid position.
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Onsite presence at pharmacy is required. This is not a remote or hybrid position.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
United Digestive, LLC is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.
United Digestive, LLC is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
United Digestive is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected classification or status.
United Digestive is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected classification or status.
Skills Required
- PharmD degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
- Valid pharmacy licensure in the State of Georgia
- Minimum 3 years of pharmacy experience
- Specialty pharmacy experience (1-2 years)
- Retail pharmacy experience
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
- Onsite presence at pharmacy (not remote)
- Ability to supervise pharmacy technician staff and provide clinical coaching
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The Company
What We Do
United Digestive is an Atlanta-based physician practice management company focused on delivering value for GI physicians and gastroenterology practices nationwide. The company serves independent practices by leveraging advanced operational infrastructure and insights to reduce administrative burden, while supporting clinicians' objective to provide the highest-quality patient care.
