Pharmacy Information Systems Manager jobs in Florence, SC

PURPOSE:

The Pharmacy Manager is responsible for daily pharmacy operations including pharmacy oversight. This is inclusive of supervision of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, preparation, dispensing, counseling, and monitoring of medications including inventory management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report to the applicable State Boards of Pharmacy as the Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC).
• Responsible for sustaining an environment for the safe, rational, effective, accurate and efficient use of oncology and other related medications prescribed by the licensed physicians
• Review and process physician orders and evaluate for accuracy and appropriates of therapy, prior to dispensing
• Counsel patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects
• Monitor patients for medication allergies, adverse drug events, and therapy compliance
• Communication with the physicians as necessary; responding to physicians’ questions regarding medications and treatments
• Oversees the preparation and shipping of prescriptions as ordered
• Ensure the patient receives the right medication and amount in a timely manner
• Supervise all areas of the prescription filling process, including data entry, accuracy of any needed calculation, proper directions on labels, etc.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of technical support personnel
• Provide internal clinical expertise to physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff
• Investigate/research/report adverse drug reactions
• Assist in the development and implementation of therapeutic drug regimens
• Inventory management including drug ordering, tracking and reporting
• Working knowledge of pharmacy software inclusive of drug entry for drug shipments received, dispensing reports and monthly reporting
• Attendance at training sessions inclusive of upgrades to the software
• Maintain patients’ confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
• All job duties are required to be performed in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws, professional practice standards, and policies and procedures of the company

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered Pharmacist License in South Carolina
• Must be willing and able to report as the Pharmacist-In-Charge to the State Board of Pharmacy

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years of experience as a pharmacist with training in drug therapy of diseases including the knowledge and application of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and pharmaceutics to patients
• Retail, specialty, or oncology pharmacy background preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from a college accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

CONFIDENTIAL AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION:

• Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information

LANGUAGE & OTHER RELATED SKILLS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with members of the clinic staff, physicians, and patients
• Organizational Skills
• Computer skills including reporting, emailing, and Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Balancing

Yes

Crouching

Yes

Pulling

Yes

Carrying

Yes

Grasping

Yes

Sitting

Yes

Climbing

No

Kneeling

Yes

Standing

Yes

Crawling

No

Lifting

Yes

Seeing

Yes

Job Description Clause

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.