Pharmacist

AdaptHealth

  • New Orleans, LA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
Description:AdaptHealth Opportunity – Apply Today!At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment products and services to empower patients to live their best lives – out of the hospital and in their homes. We are actively recruiting in your area. If you are passionate about making a profound impact on the quality of patients' lives, please click to apply, we would love to hear from you.PharmacistResponsible for filling and distributing prescriptions to patients. Advises patients on generics, selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications. Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders and detecting therapeutic incompatibilities. Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals. Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions.Job Duties:
  • Fill and distribute prescriptions to patients in a timely manner.
  • Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
  • Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
  • Ensure medication will not interact adversely with another prescribed medication.
  • Submit prescriptions to doctor for automatic refills.
  • Monitor the health and progress of patients to ensure that they are using their medications safely and effectively.
  • Advise patients on over-the-counter medications
  • Provide information on durable medical equipment.
  • Advise patients with conditions such as diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation, or high blood pressure.
  • Maintain and update confidential computerized records of patients' drug therapies to prevent harmful drug interactions.
  • Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, and control records for narcotics or controlled drugs.
  • Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for mixing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
  • Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications.
  • Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly.
  • Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
  • Advise customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment, or healthcare supplies.
  • Teach pharmacy students serving as interns in preparation for their graduation or licensure.
  • Refer patients to other health professionals or agencies when appropriate.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:Minimum Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences is required
  • Three (3) years of prior Pharmacy experience is required.
  • Valid and unrestricted Pharmacist license required in the state(s) of practice.
  • Registered with the applicable Board of Pharmacy and in good standing.
  • Valid and unrestricted driver's license
AdaptHealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.PIa47ab35d1017-8722-36185287

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