Job description

At Affinity Health Group, we specialize in taking care of people: our members, our patients, and our employees. We offer competitive salaries and great benefits! Benefits include: Health, Dental, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off, and 401(k).

Affinity is currently looking for a Pharmacist to work in our Mail Order Pharmacy from 8:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.

The Pharmacist is responsible for the accurate dispensing of prescribed medications and counseling of patients as to drug side effects, interactions, and proper dosage amounts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accept, review, interpret and dispense medications pursuant to new verbal, written and e-prescribed prescriptions from physician’s offices, hospitals, and clinics
• Provide comprehensive drug therapy counseling for patients on medication usage, life-style modifications and preventative care
• Assist patients and members in maximizing plan benefits and personalizing prescription choices to ensure better clinical outcomes
• Research and answer drug information questions for our physicians, nurses, health plan members and others as requested
• Answer technical questions from Member Service Representatives, including assisting representatives with member inquiries requiring a pharmacist’s intervention
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of changes in pharmacy practices, laws and drugs and apply knowledge in the performance of daily activities
• Ensure audit, compliance and legislative requirements are adhered to and appropriate systems and controls are implemented
• Manage staff schedules

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Must be currently licensed with the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy and in good standing
• Proficient in windows-based programs
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities; effective interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving abilities
• Strong quality orientation; attention to detail; ability to learn and adhere to compliance/ audit requirements
• Strong organization and follow up skills; ability to effectively multi-task and maintain composure in a high-volume environment
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Solid business acumen and process orientation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
• Familiarity with Medication Therapy Management or similar pharmacotherapy review program
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records whether hospital or office-based
• Disease management experience, clinical training or disease state credentialing/certification are preferred
• Immunization administration certification is preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Affinity Health Group participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Affinity believes that hiring qualified individuals to fill positions contributes to the overall strategic success of the organization. Affinity strives to ensure the best qualified candidate is selected for any employment opportunity, and that Affinity's interview and hiring process complies with applicable state and federal laws. Affinity is committed to being culturally diverse and inclusive and accepts résumés and applications from any interested candidate. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we promote diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, persons with a disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Louisiana Pharmacist License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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