Dispensing Pharmacist 2

Essential Functions
Note: The essential duties and primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.

1. Dispense prescription medications accurately and in compliance with state and federal regulations, pharmacy policies, and quality standards.
2. Review and verify prescriptions, ensuring proper dosage, drug interactions, contraindications, and patient-specific factors.
3. Provide oversight and quality assurance for pharmacy technicians and support staff, ensuring accurate preparation and packaging of medications.
4. Maintain documentation and records for regulatory compliance, inventory management, and prescription tracking.
5. Participate in internal audits, quality improvement initiatives, and standard operating procedure reviews.
6. Support collaborative problem-solving efforts and promote continuous improvement across pharmacy workflows.
7. Exercise professional judgment and decision-making, even in ambiguous or variable situations, with minimal supervision.
8. Communicate effectively with team members, prescribers, and other healthcare professionals to resolve issues and optimize patient care.
9. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical best practices, emerging regulations, and company policies.

Marginal or Additional Functions

1. Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Supervisory and Managerial Responsibility

• This role does not include supervisory or managerial responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education, Licensure or Certification:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania Pharmacist License
• Eligibility to participate in Federal prescription programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid)

Work Experience or Related Experience

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, service quality, and compliance
• Experience working in a high-volume community or mail-order pharmacy environment preferred

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comfortable using pharmacy management software and general computer systems
• Prior exposure to pharmacy automation systems or fulfillment center workflows preferred
• Familiarity with barcode verification and pharmaceutical packaging processes preferred
• Experience with electronic health records (EHRs) or integrated pharmacy systems preferred

Travel Requirements and Conditions

• The position does not require travel.

Work Environment, Conditions and Demands

• Work is performed in a climate-controlled, smoke-free, pharmacy fulfillment setting

Physical Requirements and Demands
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as described.

• Requires standing, walking, bending, and repetitive motion throughout the shift
• May involve lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Requires visual acuity for reading fine print and labeling; auditory ability to hear standard speech

Additional Position Information

• No additional information is applicable.