Certified Pharmacist

Job Title: Certified Pharmacist

Overview: As a Certified Pharmacist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications in patient care. Your expertise in pharmaceuticals and commitment to patient safety will be essential as you dispense medications, provide medication counseling, and collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes. With your certification and dedication to excellence, you will uphold the highest standards of pharmacy practice and contribute to the well-being of patients in need of pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities:

1. Medication Dispensing: Accurately dispense prescription medications and over-the-counter products, verifying medication orders, dosage instructions, and patient information to ensure safe and appropriate use.
2. Medication Counseling: Provide medication counseling to patients, including information on drug indications, dosages, administration instructions, side effects, and potential drug interactions, promoting medication adherence and patient safety.
3. Patient Education: Educate patients on the proper use of medications, including potential side effects, precautions, and storage requirements, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
4. Medication Therapy Management: Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy for patients, conducting medication therapy reviews, monitoring therapeutic outcomes, and recommending adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
5. Drug Information: Serve as a drug information resource for patients, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders, answering questions about drug therapy, medication safety, and pharmaceutical products.
6. Clinical Services: Provide clinical pharmacy services, such as medication reconciliation, immunizations, and anticoagulation management, to enhance patient care and improve medication outcomes.
7. Quality Assurance: Participate in medication safety initiatives and quality improvement activities, including medication error reporting, adverse drug event monitoring, and pharmacy quality assurance programs, to promote patient safety and minimize risks.
8. Inventory Management: Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, stocking, and maintaining appropriate levels of medications and supplies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
9. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards of practice, maintaining accurate records and documentation of pharmacy operations.
10. Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to patients and healthcare professionals, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and fostering positive relationships to enhance the patient experience.

Requirements:

1. Certification: Current certification as a pharmacist from a recognized certifying body, such as the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) or the National Certification Board for Pharmacists (NCBP).
2. Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy program.
3. Licensure: Current licensure as a pharmacist in the applicable jurisdiction.
4. Clinical Skills: Strong clinical knowledge and proficiency in pharmaceutical therapeutics, pharmacology, and pharmacy practice guidelines.
5. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex medical information to patients and healthcare providers.
6. Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in medication dispensing and documentation.
7. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze medication-related issues and develop effective solutions.
8. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and collaboratively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
9. Ethical Conduct: Adherence to ethical principles and professional standards of conduct in all aspects of pharmacy practice, including patient confidentiality and privacy.
10. Continuing Education: Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development, including participation in continuing education programs, pharmacy conferences, and professional organizations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness programs
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization
• Work-life balance initiatives

About CVS Health

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