Floating Pharmacist, Syracuse

Overview:
Scope of Responsibilities: Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy department. Assists in the training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies. Relies on experience and professional judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals.

 

Job Summary: Responsible for the implementation and adherence to the Kinney Standard of Practice as it relates to the provision of the highest quality health care service to our customers

Responsibilities:
Follows the Kinney Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptions and counsel patients

Performs all quality assurance steps to ensure a technically accurate prescription is dispensed. Reports dispensing incidents in a timely manner, in accordance with company guidelines

Follows all State and Federal guidelines governing the practice of Pharmacy

Oversees the initial submission, resubmission and collection of all third party claims

Manages and balances the pharmacy inventory to provide for maximum turns while still remaining in-stock for customer needs. Oversees the transmitting, processing and receiving of orders to and from the Kinney Warehouse and additional suppliers as needed

Oversees the checking of pharmacy inventory for outdates and processing of all returns

Ensures prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with all state and federal guidelines

Ensures in-store pharmacy technology is being used to its fullest potential to allow for a maximum return on investment of the technology and life span

Ensure outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all times

Ensure all loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and report deviations from said policies to Loss Prevention

Assist in the implementation of all corporate pharmacy marketing, advertising and promotional programs are fully executed and implemented

Oversees the maintenance of the pharmacy department to ensure a clean and professional environment

Maintains and develops professional relationships with doctors and others in the health service professions

Maintains an awareness of developments in the Pharmacy and Health Care Services fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into own practice

Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient information

Facilitates communication between professional staff and pharmacy personnel

Assists in meeting or exceeding budgetary sales guidelines and operating the pharmacy within said guidelines

Assist in the training and development of all pharmacy department personnel, including use of the Kinney Pharmacy Clerk and Technician Training Program

Interface with various auditors and outside agencies, as needed

Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs

Perform other duties as assigned

 

 

Qualifications:
Education:

Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy

Job Requirements:

Posses and maintain a valid State License and current registration to practice Pharmacy

Ability to stand/walk throughout majority of shift

Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test

Certified Immunizer

 

Job Skills Required:

Strong customer service and communication skills

Strong Organizational skills

Basic keyboarding skills

 

Required Training:

HIPPA Privacy Course

HIPPA Security Course

Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Course

MethGuard Course

HIPPA Privacy CE Mastery Exam

HIPPA Security CE Mastery Exam

Fraud, Waste, and Abuse CE Mastery Exam

MethGuard CE Mastery Exam

 

Management Skills Required:

Customer Service: Must provide timely and accurate responses to all business associates and customers

Planning: Must develop effective plans, objectives and goals that achieve desired results in a timely manner

Organization: Must organize work in a systematic way, establish clear lines of responsibility, and delegate effectively

Communication: Must write and speak clearly and effectively at all levels, listen and be attentive to others

Decision Making: Gather, analyze data and make and/or implement effective decisions in a timely manner

Technology: Must use technology to its fullest potential to achieve department and corporate goals

 

Leadership Skills Required:

Leadership: Gains acceptance of ideas and accomplishes goals through subordinates, peers and teams

Personnel Development: Selects, trains, coaches and develops associates and teams for peak performance

Team Work: Must strengthen team performance by sharing information, establishing guidelines and celebrating success

Empowerment: Demonstrates positive and active ownership of one’s responsibilities and fosters the same in others

Employee Relations: Provides and solicits constructive feedback, evaluates performance and takes corrective action

 

Behavioral Traits:

Intuitive/Open minded: Must be able to see opportunities, develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems

Achievement Drive/Commitment: Driven to achieve goals, objectives and results. Fosters a culture of continuous improvement

Positive/Supportive: Inspires and shows faith in others, builds a positive and supportive work environment

Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing business needs. To balance multiple priorities and deliver under pressure

 

Special Conditions of Employment:

 

Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring 

Compensation:

 

$85,800.00 $(phone number removed) per year

 

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience and education. 

 

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.