Elm Drugs is an independently owned and operated pharmacy located on the border of the West Village and Chelsea in Manhattan. We have been proudly serving our customers and patients since 2010 and pride ourselves on the level of personalized care we deliver to them on a daily basis. We are seeking a full-time Staff Pharmacist to join our team. **WE OFFER 3 OR 4 DAY WORK WEEKS, HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ELIGIBLE NEW HIRES, GENEROUS EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT, PAID TIME OFF AND A GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT** JOB DESCRIPTION Staff Pharmacist Full-Time As a Staff Pharmacist, you will perform all duties of a pharmacist under the supervision and guidance of the Supervising Pharmacist. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS - Provide an excellent customer experience for our customers and patients - Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolve customer issues in a timely manner and answer questions to ensure a positive customer experience. - Counsel patients and answer their questions regarding usage of medicine, side effects, interactions, contraindications, patient information privacy, generics, less expensive medicines, over-the-counter products, and refer to medical provider as needed to ensure medication is taken correctly, health needs addressed, and satisfaction with service. - Perform pharmacist tasks including drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management. Review, interpret and accurately dispense prescribed medications when necessitated by workload. - Ensure the pharmacy operates in accordance to regulations, company policies and standards. Responsible for the opening and closing of the pharmacy and shift change duties. - Ensure the accurate processing of insurance claims to resolve customer issues and prevent payment rejections. Follow-up with insurance companies as well as medical providers and participates in 3rd party audit. - Follow-up with medical providers’ offices to clarify prescribed medications, dosages, refills, interactions and allergies to suggest alternative medications, and answer medical provider questions. - Perform retail, clinical, and wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots, diabetes awareness and other preventive healthcare services. - Develop and maintain good relationships with local medical community including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers. Participate in community outreach activities to promote the pharmacy business and further enhance growth opportunities. - Training & Personal Development - Maintain current knowledge and skills related to pharmacy and healthcare by reading pharmacy related journals, and communications. Maintain awareness of developments in retail and pursue best practices that would enhance performance. COMPENSATION The typical pay range for this role is: Minimum: $ 60.00 and up Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS · Active Pharmacy License in the state of New York · Not on the DEA Excluded Parties List · Immunization Certification through an accredited organization · No pending felony charges or convictions for criminal offenses involving controlled substances EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree
Queens Defenders is seeking an experienced attorney to join and lead a dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, housing advocates and navigators to provide 1,500 individuals facing eviction with free, high-quality legal and holistic representation in Queens Housing Court. About Queens Defenders Founded in 1996, Queens Defenders is a leading Public Defender Organization providing high-quality, holistic representation for indigent community members in Queens, NY - New York City’s most diverse borough and one of the most diverse locales in the world. We give life to our mission through our core values: a commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and professional environment; relentless in our pursuit of justice; unwavering in our commitment to excellence in the courtroom and in the community; client-centered and holistic in our representation, advocacy, and support services; respectful of the individuals with whom we interact. At Queens Defenders, dedicated teams of criminal defense attorneys, immigration lawyers, housing attorneys, social workers, investigators, and client-support specialists come together to tirelessly champion justice for each and every client. Our highly skilled staff of 290, serves and positively impacts the lives of thousands of individuals annually through this collaborative and supportive approach. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an attorney with housing court or other relevant experience who is admitted to the New York State Bar or can be admitted through reciprocity. The candidate will possess a demonstrable background in public interest work, and a commitment to the mission of Queens Defenders. We are seeking individuals with strong self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to lead a team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and housing advocates and navigators. The supervising attorney will also be tasked with leading a team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and housing advocates and navigators by effectively communicating expectations, goals, and the QD way while fostering an open environment that facilitates communication. A commitment to producing high-quality work in a timely manner is essential. Familiarity with relevant housing court practice is preferred. Essential Duties/Responsibilities · Supervise staff attorneys and a team of support professionals to ensure the clients receive the best legal representation · Coordinate intake and respond to client, community, and staff concerns · Monitor and maintain a high standard of holistic representation and client service · Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies · Represent clients by maintaining a caseload and co-counseling with staff attorneys · Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations and resources, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts · Develop and maintain productive work environment · Conduct community education, training, and outreach to promote the work of the office · Other duties as assigned Qualifications · Juris Doctor with at least 8 to 10 years or more of legal and supervisory experience and practice · Admission to New York Bar (or the ability to be admitted through reciprocity) · Prior supervisory experience preferred · Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono work · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Excellent litigation skills · Ability to lead and motivate. · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure · Ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information · Ability to work in a collaborative, holistic team model · Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Queens Defenders values diversity and believes that a diverse staff is best placed to represent our borough, which derives its beauty from being one of the most diverse locales in the world. To best serve our clientele, model the place in which we practice, and to cultivate the best environment possible, we welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, thoughts, perspectives, and experiences. We also provide all staff members with professional development and advancement opportunities because the more diverse and inclusive we are the more collaborative and supportive we are. For more information about our office generally. Salary Salary Commensurate with Experience Benefits Queens Defenders believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. Benefits include: health insurance (including dental and vision insurance), FSA/HSA, generous paid time off, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and 401 (k) contributions. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, Queens Defenders prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest, or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.