LTC Staff Pharmacist

Pharmacist

GRX Holdings, LLC, a privately held company based in West Des Moines owning 23 Medicap Pharmacy locations, is dedicated to providing consistent, quality personal service, being genuinely concerned for our patient's health, providing our patients with needed health information, and always being readily available to our patients.

We are looking for an efficient, flexible, and highly motivated Pharmacist to join our Long Term Care Pharmacy teams in Des Moines & Indianola, IA! Under indirect supervision, the Pharmacist provides a full range of patient services by filling prescriptions, counseling patients, supervising Pharmacy Technicians, and providing professional services. Assures that all services comply with professional standards and applicable laws.

Job Description

• Interprets written prescriptions, checks for drug interactions and allergies, enters prescription and patient data into the computer system, and gives prescription information to Pharmacy Technicians for filling. Supervises Technicians and checks all work for accuracy.

• Serves patients by counseling over the phone and in person. Conveys pertinent information regarding how and for how long the medication should be taken. Answers patient's questions. Consults with other health care professionals and conducts research as necessary to ensure that all services are in the best interests of the patient and conform to established professional standards and applicable state laws.

• Reviews inventory daily. Places orders for medications as necessary. Maintains adequate supplies without overstocking.

• Ensures proper billing occurs when the pharmacist is on duty in compliance with insurance plans, CMS, and/or board of pharmacy.

• Counsels patients to ensure that they understand their treatment program and that treatment goals are being met. Meets face-to-face with patients, discusses disease states and treatment options, and answers questions to ensure patient understanding.

• Maintains current state pharmacy license.

• Maintains working knowledge of all aspects of the computer and cash register.

• Maintains store competitiveness and profitability by controlling operational expenses and maximizing sales.

• Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Develops courteous and professional relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers.

• Complies with all security/loss prevention procedures including setting alarms, securing safes, etc.

• Maintains a perpetual schedule II inventory.

• Completes third-party rejections.

• Maintains daily and weekly reports.

• In cases of dispensing incidents, follows company procedures: notification and report completion.

• Ensures compliance with all company procedures and federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's level degree in Pharmacy OR PharmD from an accredited Pharmacy College.

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy license in Iowa.

• LTC experience preferred.

• One to two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

• On call

• Weekends as needed

Experience

• Pharmacist: 1 year (Preferred)

• LTC pharmacy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Pharmacist License (Required)

Work Location

In person