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The Apothecary Shops offers competitive salaries, paid time-off, a comprehensive benefits package and a professionally managed 401k plan.
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Retail Specialty Pharmacy - Pharmacist
Pharmacist in Charge
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will administer a process of dispensing of medication to patients according to their physician’s order with highest attention to accuracy, patient education and awareness. The position is also responsible for managing all of the clinical programs administered by The Apothecary Shops. This position must comply with all applicable laws and regulations for a single pharmacy and supervises professional, technical, and support staff; and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE JOB:
• Provides pharmacy services to patient and medical practitioners. Counsels patients and medical practitioners regarding the nature and us of drugs, and trains and/or supervises pharmacy interns.
• Responsible for achieving individual pharmacy operating goals related to business objectives which will maximize revenue gains, meet compliance, develop staff and support our culture.
• Oversees the preparation and dispensing of prescription medications to patients or medical practitioners.
• Oversees the preparation of all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges and inventory.
• Follows established policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Provides guidance, training and supervision to pharmacy interns and technicians during course of work and monitors performance.
• Documents and reports medication errors and quality related events.
• Provides guidance, training and supervision to pharmacy interns and technicians during course of work and monitors performance for all clinical training modules.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
• Knowledge of business acumen as it relates to the operation of a retail pharmacy
• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of the use, clinical effects, and composition of drugs, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties
• Ability to supervise support staff and ensure an efficient work flow
• Ability to work accurately in a fast paced environment
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Commitment to company values and the ability to be a strong team player
• Ability to assign, prioritize, and evaluate the work of others.
• Must possess a professional appearance and possess excellent communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.
• Minimum 2 years pharmacy management experience in high volume setting
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Pharmacy license in good standing in the state in which they are practicing
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment are characteristic of those found in a typical retail pharmacy environment. Minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Retail Specialty Pharmacy - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Compounding Technician
Location: Las Vegas, NV
701 Shadow Ln. #110, Las Vegas, NV 89106
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, prepares, packages, and distributes medications; performs clerical duties related to the operation of a pharmacy; and performs other related duties as required. Also responsible for following USP guidelines to make various dosage forms of compounded medication under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE JOB:
• Selects drugs from stock for preparation; counts, pours, or mixes pharmaceuticals; places pharmaceutical products in appropriate containers and affixes labels to containers; packages and repackages pharmaceuticals to other clinics.
• Monitors prescription inventory for expired pharmaceuticals that must be returned to manufacturer
• Receives prescriptions and obtains information from patients at pharmacy window to determine insurance eligibility; using a computerized system, enters prescription data to create a patient profile
• Answers telephones and takes messages for patient refill requests and related pharmacy business
• Helps to maintain the pharmacy in a clean and orderly condition
• Provides excellent customer service to all patients and medical professionals via phone or in person
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of protected health information (PHI)
• May be assigned to maintenance of pharmacy filing systems (hard copy, signature logs, invoices).
• May be assigned to prepare and track delivery instructions and invoices to assist delivery staff and common carriers responsible for home or office delivery
• Follow proprietary formulations to compound commercially unavailable prescriptions into the appropriate dosage form
• Properly use all equipment in the lab that is necessary to make the compound.
• Wash and sterilize dishes and equipment after use
• Unpacking of chemical orders and checking certificates of analysis for activity
• Daily recording of refrigerator and freezer temps where chemicals are stored
• Calibration and proper documentation of scales, electronic meters, etc.
• Routinely checking for outdated or soon to expire chemicals, commercially available products and compounded products
• Follow all safety and USP guidelines for preparation of compounded medications
• Aseptic and non-sterile compounding
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• National certification and state licensure current and in good standing
• A minimum of one year of retail pharmacy and compounding experience preferred
• Professional demeanor and courteous attitude
• Knowledge of basic computer operations
• General knowledge of pharmacy laws, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of brand name drugs and their generic equivalents
• Knowledge of common medical terms/abbreviations and pharmacy calculations
• Knowledge of insurance and third-party billing systems
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and work in front of a computer screen
• Possess a professional appearance and excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Must be able to prioritize and work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to respect confidentiality of patient data
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
• Typical day is based on eight hours in pharmacy setting
• Some traveling may be required to assist other pharmacies that are short staffed
• The majority of the day consist of standing for long periods of time
• All completed work must be checked by a licensed pharmacist
Retail Specialty Pharmacy - Compounding Laboratory
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National Specialty Pharmacy - Pharmacist
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National Specialty Pharmacy - Certified Pharmacy Technician – Product Fulfillment
Shipping Specialist
PART-TIME
(25 hous/week, M-F 12:30-5:30pm)
Location: Deer Valley, Phx
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position has responsibility for generating Fed Ex shipping labels accurately and efficiently using Fed Ex Shipping Manager software. Individual is also responsible for preparing boxes and using them to ship pharmaceutical packages in an elegant manner.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE JOB:
• Generate shipping labels accurately and efficiently using Fed Ex shipping software
• Log and record all packages shipped using an Excel Spreadsheet
• Create and build boxes needed for daily shipments of patient medications
• Order all boxes and shipping materials needed from appropriate vendor
• Maintain cleanliness of pharmacy to ensure efficiency and work space
• Organize and arrange all shipping and packing material including ice pack boxes and regular boxes
• Deliver all non-pharmacy packages to intended recipients throughout office building
• Accurately fills and counts drug product selection
• Stock shipping and filling areas to increase pharmacy flow
• Assist product fulfillment manager with any shipping related projects and tasks
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Certified and licensed pharmacy technician or tech in training license
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of FedEx and USPS shipping software
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced working environment
• Ability to multi-mask and meet deadlines with little supervision
• Strong data entry skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work individually or in a team environment
• Excellent attendance and punctuality records
• Must be able to stand for an eight hour shift and ability to lift boxes up to 25 pounds
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
• Work is performed in mail order facility warehouse
• Full-time position (staggered work shifts) **hours may require a little flexibility
• Fast paced work environment
• Ongoing mentoring and professional nurturing
• Must have the ability to work with computer for extended periods of time
National Specialty Pharmacy - Certified Pharmacy Technician – Call Center
Specialty Care Coordinator (Oncology)
Location: Deer Valley, AZ
POSITION SUMMARY:
Experienced pharmacy technician needed for fast paced growing mail order specialty pharmacy. Applicant will have the opportunity to learn and develop various aspects of clinical mail order pharmacy experience with an emphasis on working with oncology practitioners and patients. This position will be responsible for prescription insurance verification, prior authorizations and compassionate care medication programs. This position has the potential to become a career pathway for the pharmacy technician who is able to multi-task, communicate well, follow through and who can thrive in a high intensity, high visibility role.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE JOB:
• Call center based Specialty Care Coordinator position with ongoing patient management responsibilities.
• Places monthly calls to Oncology patients in order to
- monitor compliance/persistence of medications,
- evaluate adverse reactions,
- refer patients to the clinical pharmacist when necessary and as needed.• Makes contact with physician offices to verify refills and communicate clinical information throughout each work day
• Notifies pharmacist of relevant clinical information gathered during calls to provider or patient that may affect a patient’s disease state, medication regimen, or method of funding.
• Enters new and refill prescription orders into HBS
• Enters clinical data requirements into HBS and/or a disease tracking software.
• Understands the process of insurance verification and online prescription adjudication
• Investigates patient insurance benefits and other supplemental payor information in order to maximize prescription medication funding and minimize out of pocket patient expenses.
• Investigates alternate funding from non-profit foundations or manufacturer sponsored compassionate care programs
• Constant communication with health care providers, pharmacy benefit managers and patients in order to ensure the timely delivery of medications
• Coordinates medication ship date between patient or provider and our product distribution team
• Direct working relationship with the Director of Clinical Services
• Direct working relationship with National Oncology Sales specialists
• Direct working relationship with the Call Center Manager
• Direct working relationship with the Product Fulfillment Supervisor
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Certified and licensed pharmacy technician
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced working environment
• Ability to multi-mask and meet deadlines is essential
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with little supervision
• Knowledge and experience with oncology, transplant and ophthalmic medications preferred
• Strong data entry skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work individually or in a team environment
• Command of English and Spanish languages preferred
TYPICAL WORK CONDITIONS:
• Work station provided at mail order facility to complete assigned tasks
• Full-time position (staggered work shifts) **hours may require a little flexibility
• Fast paced work environmentt
• Ongoing mentoring and professional nurturing
National Specialty Pharmacy - Compounding Laboratory
Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Location: Deer Valley, Phx
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for following USP guidelines and proper aseptic technique to make various dosage forms of compounded medication under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The sterile compounding technician is also responsible for managing inventory of supplies and maintaining a clean and highly organized clean room and lab.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE JOB:
• Follow proprietary formulations to compound commercially unavailable prescriptions into the appropriate sterile end product
• Properly use all equipment in the lab that is necessary to make the compound in a sterile environment
• Wash and sterilize dishes and equipment after use
• Ensure the clean room and related equipment are cleaned and maintained according to policy
• Calibration and proper documentation of scales, electronic meters, etc.
• Routinely checking for outdated or soon to expire chemicals, commercially available products and compounded products
• Follow all safety and USP 797guidelines for preparation of sterile compounded medications
• Work closely with Quality Assurance Department to ensure product sterility, potency and absence of endotoxins.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• High School diploma or equivalent
• National certification and state licensure current and in good standing
• Excellent math skills
• One year of sterile compounding experience in clean room preferred Understanding of medical terminology and pharmacy calculations
• Ability to work in a fast past environment with little assistance from the Pharmacist or other Pharmacy Technicians
• Must be capable of working with small, delicate pieces of expensive machinery to complete appropriate dosage forms in a timely manner
• Must be capable of wearing all protective wear as required by State Board of Pharmacy. This includes, but not limited to; mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles etc.
• Must have knowledge of basic principles, theories and laws, policies and procedures that pertain to compounding
• Must have knowledge of basic principles, theories and laws, policies and procedures that pertain to compounding
• Ability to respect confidentiality of patient data
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
• Majority of time is spent in the laboratory
• Minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals
• Exposure to chemicals used in the preparation of compounds (some chemicals are classified as toxic and special safety precautions must be taken when working with these chemicals)
• Some traveling to attend continuing education seminars regarding compounding of medications.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to sit in front of computer for long periods of time
• Must be able to wear required compounding safety equipment for long periods of time when required
Corporate - Operations
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Corporate - Sales & Marketing
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Corporate - Information Technology
Level I Help Desk Technician
Location: Deer Valley, Phx
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Level I Help Desk position is the primary contact for all users needing IT assistance.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE JOB:
• Respond to incoming questions in a timely manner, track 100% of all customer contacts, research questions and issues and resolve each interaction with customer satisfaction.
• Coordinates and executes technical support services to users of The Apothecary Shop’s personal computer and telecommunications systems.
• Responds to user problems for both software and hardware applications.
• Ensures consistency and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Become well versed with common problem inquiries and be able to provide immediate solutions.
• Work on special projects on an as needed basis.
• Prepare in advance for new releases and rollouts to anticipate customer inquiries.
• Provide updates, status and completion information to IT Manager
• Works collaboratively with other members of IT in problem resolution.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma required.
• Related Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of related experience.
• Prior experience supporting users in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
• Demonstrated experience with configuration, deployment, and administration of Intel-based PC hardware.
• Prior experience trouble shooting and resolving user’s hardware and software technical issues.
• Must possess the ability to work independently and creatively on resolving user’s technical issues.
• Solid fundamental understanding of Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7, DNS, and DHCP required.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple/simultaneous projects and/or tasks
• Demonstrated superior customer service and client interfacing skills, analytical and problem solving skills
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
• Variable hours
• Occasionally on-call for any major computer problems or computer updates that occur after company hours and on weekends and holidays.
• Cubicle located at Deer Valley location
Corporate - Finance & Accounting
Accounts Receivable Manager
Location: Whispering Winds, Phx
POSITION SUMMARY:
Position is responsible for the management and direction of the Accounts Receivable Staff. Responsibilities include creating and executing a plan for the department which ensures effective credit policies and processes for open accounts, efficiencies through automation, as well as timely collection of all receivables and avoidance of bad debt. The plan and its execution should reflect industry best practices and processes. This individual is also responsible for the continued development and coaching of the Accounts Receivable staff.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE JOB:
• Establishes, communicates, and implements account receivable processes and policies. Ensures customer and payer specific payment terms are met.
• Improved processes through automation and leveraging best practices to enhance customer service, decrease cost, improve productivity, and accelerate cash flow.
• Manages recruitment, hiring needs, PTO, performance reviews and training & development of staff.
•Contributes to the AccountsReceivable department success by partnering with other managers to continually review operating procedures and processes to ensure that the best possible service is maintained..
• Creates and monitors process flows for the Accounts Receivable cycle: Approve-Bill-Collect.
• Stays updated on industry trends and regulations to ensure Accounst Receivable compliance such as HIPAA and PHI as well as quantify impact to cash flow.
• In partnership with Human Resources, ensures prompt resolution of corrective action plans and employee relations issues.
• Reports Accounts Receivable levels, bad debt, and expense to CFO
• Responsible for resolution of open account and 3rd party delinquencies. Expected to augment staff efforts in the billing, reconciliation, resolution, and research efforts associated with account resolution and maintenance.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Pharmacy or Insurance environment managing accounting or accounts receivable staff.
• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent and applicable experience.
• Experience in a high-growth, high transaction, and insurance oriented reimbursement environment.
• Experience with Pharmacy switch, central pay, and reconciliation services. PBM Industry or Specialty Pharmacy Industry experience preferred.
• Skills include advanced skill in Microsoft Excel/Pivot Tables, familiarity with Data Mart capabilities, and experience with Great Plains accounting package.
• Previous experience in process flow tools and automation implementations preferred.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
• Proven leadership and change-agent skills, team-orientated, and a proactive and optimistic management style.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in an objective manner.
• Proven ability to motivate employees and create a culture that supports high employee morale.
• Proven ability to quickly build specialty pharmacy business acumen.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and balancing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic work planning and implementation
• Ability to manage toward budget and work plan goals.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
• Workstation in an office environment at Corporate Headquarters
• Full-time position. Work hours may exceed 40 hours per week
• Fast paced work environment