Pharmacist - LTC Industry - F/T & P/T - Wexford PA

PHARMACISTS  - LTC INDUSTRY  - F/T & P/T AVAILABLE WEXFORD PA

 

 



 

Dispensing Pharmacist

 

 

MPSRx has full time night shift openings for Registered Pharmacists in the operation of our prescription dispensing operation in Wexford PA.   This will be a 7 days on and 7 days off position that will include weekends (every other). Candidate must have a strong work ethic and be a self-motivated, energetic, proactive, organized individual whom is interested and willing to make an impact with our growing team. Excellent attendance and attention to detail are extremely important.  Please read full job description below for further details. Offering competitive starting wages; medical pkg, 401, STD/LTD/Life/AD&D and PTO plans. Visit www.mpsrx.com to learn more about our impact in the industry.  Please send resume via email to mpsresumes@mpsrx.com   No phone calls or agencies please. EOE

 

 

Reports to:                           Pharmacy Manager

Job Location:                      Wexford PA (suburb of Pittsburgh PA)

Exemption Status:             Non-Exempt

 

SUMMARY OF KEY JOB FUNCTION:

 

Join a winning team!  MPS is seeking Pharmacists to join our growing long term care dispensing practice in Wexford PA.  The primary focus of these positions is to ensure that the medications for our patient population of nursing home and assisted living residents are dispensed accurately and in a timely manner and in complete accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and company policies.  The successful candidates have a strong patient focus and enjoy working as part of a team.

 

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Bachelors or Pharm.D degree is required

·         Pennsylvania pharmacy license current and in good standing is required

·        Maryland (and/or other mid-Atlantic and Northeast States) pharmacy licenses current and in good standing are a major plus, but are not required

·        Willingness to get cross-licensed in other states at the company’s expense

·        Excellent oral and written communication skills

·        Demonstrated skills working with technology and equipment related to prescription verification and automated fulfillment/packaging systems is a major plus

·        Appropriate computer skills for the position and areas of influence 

·        Strong work ethic, with attention to detail and quality

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Dispensing of patient medications in compliance with state and federal laws Review and process electronic prescriptions for accuracy and quality and following physicians' and nurses’ orders provided by our customers Receive and process incoming phone calls from our nursing home customers Process Drug Utilization Review (DUR) of medication orders Dispense medications or verify the accuracy of the medication and other pharmaceuticals Maintain strong knowledge of MPS policies and procedures and applies them consistently Demonstrate thorough understanding of pharmacy rules and government regulations and dispense accordingly Consult with physicians and/or nursing staff via telephone regarding medication interactions or patient reactions to medications Answer a variety of questions as presented by Customer Service Representatives and Technicians Assist in the supervision and training of Pharmacy Technician and other MPS employees Assist with quality improvement initiatives, inventory and drug file maintenance Utilize knowledge of disease-specific needs of the patient in performance of duties and responsibilities Orient and mentor new pharmacist and technician team members Demonstrates “leadership by example” in projecting a positive attitude, and involvement in MPS employee activities Other duties as assigned OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED1.   Perform other duties as assigned.2.   Able to work overtime with little or no notice, as needed.  





3.   Attends staff meetings, teleconferences and patient care conferences as needed.

 

4.   Ability to lift a minimum weight of 35 pounds, and able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, and use full range of body motions.

 

5.   Understand and follow MPS employee policies and procedures.