PRN Pharmacist

Position Summary

The PRN Pharmacist provides safe, effective, patient-centered pharmaceutical care at NeighborHealth's onsite 340B pharmacy on an as-needed basis, supporting pharmacy operations during staffing shortages, vacations, weekends, holidays, and high-volume periods. This role covers prescription dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, and regulatory and 340B program compliance. This is a PRN, non-exempt position.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Review, verify, and dispense prescription medications accurately
• Counsel patients on medication use, dosage, side effects, interactions, and adherence
• Provide recommendations for over-the-counter (OTC) medications and health products.
• Administer immunizations and other pharmacist-provided clinical services
• Conduct medication therapy reviews and reconciliations
• Address patient questions and concerns regarding medications and health conditions

Pharmacy Operations

• Ensure accurate prescription processing and verification, and compliance with federal, state, and company regulations
• Oversee pharmacy technicians and support staff to maintain safe, efficient workflow
• Manage controlled substances in accordance with DEA and state board regulations
• Assist with inventory management, including ordering, receiving, storage, and removal of expired products, for both 340B and non-340B medications
• Resolve insurance claim issues and support prior authorization processes
• Use pharmacy management systems, e-prescribing platforms, and dispensing technology to support accurate, efficient operations; maintain accurate electronic records and safeguard PHI

Training and Development

• Complete required onboarding, compliance, and continuing education within established timeframes
• Maintain active pharmacist licensure and required certifications, including immunization certification
• Assist in training and mentoring pharmacy technicians, interns, and new staff as needed

Customer Service and Compliance

• Deliver excellent customer service and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other providers to optimize patient care
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and a clean, safe, organized pharmacy environment
• Identify and report medication errors and adverse drug events
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

This description covers the primary responsibilities of the role, but it isn't meant to capture everything. Duties may change over time to meet the needs of the team and the patients we serve.