Pharmacist

Borinquen Medical Centers is based in Miami, Florida and is seeking to hire a full-time Pharmacist as an integral part of the pharmacy team.

The Pharmacist practices consistent with company expectations and applicable state and federal laws and regulations in a fast-paced environment focused on dispensing accuracy and patient care.

The Staff Pharmacist performs duties in both the adjudication and production work environments while providing direct supervision of Pharmacy Services Representatives, Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Support Specialists performing pharmacy related duties.

In adjudication, the Staff Pharmacist is charged with interpretation of prescription orders, peer-to-peer, patient, and other communications to clarify and verify information and provide counseling.

In production, the Staff Pharmacist reviews the fulfillment of prescription orders, works with robotics and automation, completes prescription transfers, and assists with drug procurement through various wholesalers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Interpret prescription orders and obtain necessary information or clarification from prescribers, patients, or others.

2. Conduct Drug Utilization Review.

3. Provide direct supervision of pharmacy services representatives, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy support specialists performing pharmacy related duties.

• 4. Perform these duties while practicing pharmacy:
• 1. Verify prescription authenticity
• 2. Resolve prescription discrepancies and seek clarification when necessary

3. Validate prescription order entry (PV-1), proper labeling, and filling of medication orders (PV-2) d. Ensure shipping and delivery processes are followed by pharmacy staff.

5. Ensure compliance with FDA and manufacturer restrictions associated with REMS drugs, including ensuring the most recent medication guide is provided with a REMS drug prescription.

6. Serve as a backup to the Director of Pharmacy Services for compliance with FDA and manufacturer restrictions associated with REMS drugs.

7. Consult with patients and prescribers as required or necessary about drug interactions, side effects, medication storage, and other requested or pertinent prescription drug information.

8. Verify correct medication, directions for use, and other prescription information, consistent with company policies and regulatory requirements, prior to dispensing.

9. Work with prescribers and other stakeholders to optimize drug therapy, including but not limited to brand-to-generic switches, formulary optimization, and facilitation of prior authorization and other third party payer requirements.

10. Work in partnership with other internal departments to collaboratively resolve issues. 11. Meet or exceed daily workflow expectations.

11. Provide on-call counseling services for patients utilizing the mail order pharmacy based on business needs of BHCC.

12. Complete additional pharmacist state licensure and Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) requirements based on business needs of BHCC.

13. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. PharmD degree or BSc degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy.

2. Pharmacy practice experience. Required Credentials / Licensing / Certification

3. An active, valid pharmacist license that is in good standing with no restrictions in the state of Florida.

4. Additional pharmacist state licensure based on business needs of BHCC. Competencies

Benefits

• 1. Medical/Dental/Vision/Short Term Disability
• 2. Company paid long term disability
• 3. Life insurance
• 4. 401K Plan
• 5. Standard Paid Holiday's
• 6. Vacation and Sick Time
• 7. Amazing Team & Atmosphere