San Diego
Job Description General responsibilities include: • Self motivated and strong ability to generate incremental business, • Provide excellent customer service, • Accurate verification of physician orders, • Filling and dispensing of medications, • Supervising ancillary pharmacy staff, • Interviews patient to obtain information regarding drug use, drug allergies & sensitivities & documents the information to appropriate records of the pharmacy information system; advises patients verbally & w/ written materials on significant precautions, proper drug therapy & administration, the use of related devices & the coordination of drug therapy w/ diet, according to established policies & procedures, • Reviews & interprets prescription orders & verifies accuracy & completeness of patient labeling & input into pharmacy information system, • Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores & distributes pharmaceuticals & pharmacy products, including antineoplastics and/or other sterile products as required, according to legal requirements, established policies & procedures, & accepted professional standards of practice, • Confers w/ medical personnel concerning care & treatment of patients, related critical diagnoses, drug dosage, interactions, dosage forms, & other factors which might influence the course of treatment & the activity medications; suggests changes in drug therapy and/or use, as appropriate to assure optimum therapeutic results & cost effective prescribing, • Maintains work area & equipment in an organized & clean condition; maintains a safe & efficient work environment Basic Qualifications: • Must be registered with the California State Board of Pharmacy with a license in good standing, • Must pass a general background and live-scan check, • Self motivated and strong ability to generate incremental business, • Professional and friendly attitude with excellent customer service skills, • Must have excellent verbal & written communication skills, • Knowledge of federal & state laws, regulations, & standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services, • Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources & relate it to the patient's medical management plan, • Ability to learn & operate pharmacy computer systems & other equipment, • Must be able to type prescriptions