Supervising Pharmacist

Position: Supervising Pharmacist

The Role:

We’re looking for a Supervising Pharmacist dedicated to Simplifying the prescription journey and providing excellent quality care for patients. We believe Pharmacists are an integral part of the community and every patient's healthcare team. Because of that we want like-minded pharmacists to help us carry out our mission and be a part of our interconnected team.

Salary is negotiable based on experience, fit and skill set that helps us achieve our goals.

What You’ll (Primarily) Do:

• Exercise sound professional judgement in assuming responsibility for the medication use process and for patient outcomes, following pre-established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Oversee the efficient dispensing, processing, and recording of prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists, and/or other authorized healthcare providers.
• Communicate with providers to optimize drug therapy in accordance with approved protocols and current practice.
• Confer with and assist medical personnel in the care and treatment of patients.
• Monitor patients’ drug therapy and provides drug information to patients and healthcare providers.
• Screen medication orders for correctness, incompatibilities, and contraindications; communicate problems to patients, nursing staff, and/or physicians.
• Based on an understanding of patient variables including but not limited to age, sex, and other physical characteristics, monitor the medication therapy of hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned.
• Provide medication information and pharmacokinetic dosing advice.
• Ensure that the pharmacy provides the optimal drug therapy to patients as evidenced by proper drug selection, dose, route, duration of therapy, and cost effectiveness.
• Suggest therapeutic and cost-effective substitutions while maintaining quality of service.
• Maintain awareness of medication change information, new products, and state and federal regulations.
• Exhibit a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adjust to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Ensure compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with accreditation, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee and direct pharmacy technical staff in the execution of technical functions.
• In coordination with Company Leadership, understand, monitor and increase key performance and financial indicators to drive value
• Grow and develop team members
• Understand the “pulse” of the team to ensure our CATER values and culture remain healthy

What We’re Looking For:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
• Must be currently licensed to practice in New York (additional state licenses a plus)
• Minimum two years related experience or equivalent.
• Current knowledge of pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles and medical terminology.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
• Ability to understand, adhere to and help improve established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising, motivating and growing other pharmacy staff
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

ahma Rx's Story:

Ahma Rx is an Independently owned, community-based, specialty pharmacy on a mission to simplify the prescription journey through elevated patient care. Ahma is literally rooted in love and care, meaning we fully embrace the point of view of putting patient care first.

We ask ourselves: Can a pharmacy improve the lives of its patients? Can we make it easier to get the right medications and clear the path filled with endless paperwork? Can we change the idea of this “process” to a journey, from just mechanically taking medicine to finding growth in better health?

We’re about walking with our patients and being their voice; opening the communication cycle between the doctor, the patient and the insurer. We believe the future of pharmacy is not solely based on technological advancements but also in the way we connect with patients. It’s an evolution of a pharmacy who puts people first.