Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Full-Time Pharmacist

Company: Total Care Pharmacy

Location: Poughquag, NY

Job Type: Part-Time

Salary: $75- $80 an hour (Commensurate with experience)

About Us

Total Care Pharmacy is a trusted, independent community pharmacy dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized healthcare services. Unlike large corporate chains, we prioritize deep patient relationships, community wellness, and clinical excellence. We are looking for a dedicated, patient-centric Full-Time Pharmacist to join our collaborative team and help us continue delivering the highest standard of care.

Job Description

As a Pharmacist at Total Care Pharmacy, you will do more than just dispense medications—you will serve as a vital healthcare resource for our community. You will oversee daily pharmacy operations, ensure strict regulatory compliance, accurately review and dispense prescriptions, and provide compassionate counseling to our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Prescription Dispensing & Review: Accurately compound, prepare, and dispense medications. Review prescriptions for correct dosage, drug interactions, and potential adverse reactions.

• Patient Counseling: Provide professional, empathetic counseling to patients regarding proper medication usage, side effects, and general health management.

• Operations & Quality Control: Oversee pharmacy technicians and support staff to ensure a smooth, efficient, and safe workflow. Maintain accurate inventory control and documentation.

• Clinical Services: Administer immunizations and health screenings (where applicable) and manage specialized patient care programs.

• Insurance & Audit Compliance: Navigate insurance adjudications, prior authorizations, and assist management with quality assurance and insurance audit preparations.

• Physician Collaboration: Work closely with local healthcare providers to clarify prescriptions, recommend alternative therapies, and optimize patient health outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.S. Pharm) from an accredited school of pharmacy.

• Licensure: Active Pharmacist license in good standing in the state of [Insert State, e.g., New York].

• Certifications: Immunization certification and CPR/BLS certification required.

• Experience: 1–2 years of community or independent pharmacy experience is preferred, but motivated newly licensed pharmacists are welcome to apply.

• Skills: * Strong knowledge of pharmacy law, regulations, and third-party billing/insurance processes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-first mindset.

  • High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.

  • Proficiency with pharmacy management software systems.