Pharmacy Director jobs in Summerville, SC

Stride Pharmacy is a locally owned pharmacy where your name, face, and voice is important to us. At Stride Pharmacy we offer face-to-face care plus everything you expect from any big chain pharmacy. We offer unmatched service, where you will pay the same (or less) for an extensive list of medications. We carry top-quality generic equivalent to keep you, and your pocketbook, in good shape.

The Pharmacy Assistant assist licensed pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of medications and other pharmaceuticals to customers and healthcare providers. This person is responsible for greeting customers and obtaining their personal information such as address and insurance information. This person is expected to manage communications with customers, insurers and other staff. Their role is to keep track of customer information and organize office records to ensure that all customers get prompt care and provide the correct payment information for their accounts. The Pharmacy Assistant interacts with customers by helping them fill out forms, calling to remind them about appointment times, working out payment schedules and explaining next steps to process a referral or fill a prescription. They file medical paperwork and record interactions related to each file.

Expected duties and responsibilities performed under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists include, but are not limited to:

§ Assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications

§ Assist in the preparation of extemporaneous pharmaceuticals

§ Accurately count and pour medications from stock containers

§ Repackage and label products and extemporaneous doses

§ Receive and input prescription orders into system

§ Liaise with healthcare providers to ensure accuracy of prescription information

§ Release refill medications and over-the-counter products in accordance with existing procedures

§ Request new prescriptions from physicians where necessary

§ Provide customers and customers with necessary information about their prescriptions, medications and products

Customer data management:

§ Collect, organize and maintain customer information and profiles

§ Input details into prescription/customer/pharmacy data management system

§ Maintain confidentiality of customer data

Inventory management:

§ Monitor and maintain inventory of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies

§ Place orders for required inventory

§ Receive and record medications and pharmaceutical products

§ Process charges

§ Package and label medications and pharmaceutical products

§ stock shelves

Payments:

§ Prepare billing details for medications

§ Collect and process payments

§ Complete sales transactions for prescription and over-the-counter medications and other pharmaceutical products

§ Process insurance claims

General Duties:

§ Maintain work area in an organized and hygienic manner

§ Keep pharmacy equipment clean and in good working order

§ Ensure products and shelves are kept neat and tidy

§ Adhere to quality assurance standards at all times

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree preferred
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician not required, but is preferred
• knowledge of sterile product preparation; drug regulations; medical and pharmaceutical terminology; generic and trade names of commonly prescribed medications.

Professional Experience Requirements:

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

§ Ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above

§ Ability to maintain confidentiality

§ Strong customer-service orientation

§ Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills

§ Demonstrated ability to engage positively with customers and families and to work as a team with staff and providers.

§ Ability to use a computer to document required information into the electronic medical record.

§ Strong oral and written communication skills

§ Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

§ Outgoing, personable and caring personality

§ Committed to the success of the pharmacy

§ Positive, approachable, and empathetic

§ Open to learning new things

General Requirements:

§ Professional appearance

§ Maintain a positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment

§ Attention to detail and accuracy

§ Assists other members of the department as needed.

§ Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

§ Must be comfortable with constant standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing and kneeling

§ Lifting up to 30 pounds

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• Pharmacy Technician License (Required)
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person