Staff Pharmacist
Arvada,Colorado, USA
Company Description
Staff Pharmacist
Job Overview
Duties and ResponsibilitiesÂ
- Review, verify, and dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently in accordance with physician orders and applicable regulationsÂ
- Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness, accuracy, drug interactions, allergies, dosing, and therapeutic duplicationsÂ
- Provide pharmaceutical consultation and support to nurses, prescribers, facility staff, patients, and caregivers as appropriateÂ
- Supervise and direct the daily activities of Pharmacy Technician I, II, III, and Intake Coordinator staffÂ
- Delegate responsibilities to pharmacy technicians while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations governing technician dutiesÂ
- Monitor workflow and staffing needs to ensure timely processing and delivery of medicationsÂ
- Support onboarding, training, coaching, and performance development of pharmacy technician staffÂ
- Assist with scheduling, workflow coordination, and operational problem-solving within the pharmacyÂ
- Ensure compliance with all controlled substance regulations, medication storage requirements, and recordkeeping standardsÂ
- Verify and maintain accurate pharmacy documentation, including dispensing records, medication destruction records, and inventory logsÂ
- Participate in medication cart reviews, cycle fill processes, stat order management, and emergency medication servicesÂ
- Assist with inventory management activities including medication ordering oversight, shortage management, expiration monitoring, and recall proceduresÂ
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, Board of Pharmacy regulations, DEA requirements, and company policiesÂ
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives, medication safety programs, audits, and continuous process improvement effortsÂ
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environmentÂ
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of PharmacyÂ
- Provide training, coaching, performance feedback, and workflow oversightÂ
- Assist with technician competency evaluations and performance improvement initiativesÂ
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to pharmacy policies and proceduresÂ
- Serve as pharmacist-on-duty and provide operational leadership in the absence of pharmacy management as assigned
RequirementsÂ
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited school of PharmacyÂ
- Current and active Pharmacist license in the State of Colorado in good standingÂ
- Ability to supervise and direct pharmacy technician staff effectivelyÂ
- Strong knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and medication safety standardsÂ
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and clinical judgmentÂ
- Effective verbal and written communication skillsÂ
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentÂ
- Previous long-term care pharmacy experience preferredÂ
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferredÂ
- Experience with pharmacy management systems and automated dispensing technology preferredÂ
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party billing processes preferredÂ
Additional Job Description Information
Benefits are available to eligible employees on the first of the month after 30 days of employment and include:
- Hourly Rate of $59 - $62
- Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA-available if enrolled in a high deductible plan)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & LPFSA)
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (DCRA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP-available if enrolled in Health plan)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 100% Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (if enrolled in Health plan)
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness/Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Identity Protection Plan
- Legal Care Plan
- Pet Discount Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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EEO Statement:
At MGA, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in both our organization and the communities we serve. We understand that DEI is crucial to our success as a healthcare company, allowing us to provide personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs and preferences. Our belief is that everyone, regardless of their background or identity, deserves access to high-quality healthcare services. We respect and value the experiences, perspectives, and identities of all individuals, striving to create an environment where everyone can thrive. We are dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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