Pharmacist - 3rd shift

Pharmacist - 3rd shift

Job Details

Job Location

Polaris Pharmacy Services of Minnesota LLC - Minneapolis, MN

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$60.00 - $67.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Overnight

Job Category

Pharmaceutical

Description

PHARMACIST

WHO WE ARE

Polaris Pharmacy Services is an industry leader in both Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care settings. Founded in 2015, we are locally and independently owned with pharmacies across the country. We are proud to offer competitive benefits and industry pay as well as the opportunity for career advancement to all our team members.

OVERVIEW

The Pharmacist is responsible for the day-to-day operational duties associated with the dispensing of prescription medication as required to meet the needs of a long-term / post-acute care pharmacy. The Pharmacist must adhere to the company's quality and customer service standards, policies, and procedures, as well as the State and Federal guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Verification for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders. Check for content and accuracy of all medication packaging and labeling including emergency drug kits and IV medications.

Maintain resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including OTC and home remedies)

Assist in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs

Work with appropriate pharmacy technician in reconciling Controlled Substances perpetual inventory as required by management for compliance with state and federal regulations

Provide clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions and concerns initiated by internal staff and external customers

Document all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team, and patients / residents and their family members in the medical record

Preparation and / or supervision of all sterile IV drug products or solutions

Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during rotation and as required by management

Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA

Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs

Responsible for the flow of work and appropriate outcomes

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Pharmacist license active and in good standing in the state of practice

Management experience preferred

Bachelors degree or Pharmacy Doctorate from an accredited School of Pharmacy

Perform accurately and efficiently when dispensing prescription medications

Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evening, weekends, and holidays

Experience using FrameworkLTC

Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook

Minimum of two (2) years recent experience in an acute-care setting or one (1) year experience as a production pharmacist preferred (not required). Experience and knowledge base of intravenous admixtures services and intravenous therapy desired.

Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed verbal and written communication skills with English as the primary language.

Ability to work independently as well as working in a team environment, meets deadlines, establish priorities, and be flexible, work under pressure with multiple tasks. Must have strong organizational, customer service, and time management skills, ability to problem-solve.

This position must exhibit maturity in judgment, will work under the Pharmacy Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job :

May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, crawl intermittently.

May be necessary to work extended hours as needed.

May lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.

HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY

Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days.

Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.

Employees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility.

Please note, because we are a pharmacy most of our locations are open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week and therefore schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business.

BENEFITS – for full-time employees

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

401K (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)

Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises

Career growth potential

Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines

Employee referral bonus program