Pharmacist at Parkview Health Services

Date: 5 hours ago
City: Buffalo, NY
Salary: $59 - $63 per hour
Contract type: Full time

At ArtesRx, we are more than a pharmacy organization. We are a team of compassionate professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable patient populations through exceptional behavioral health and long-term care pharmacy services. As a leading organization in this space, ArtesRx brings together a growing network of pharmacies, expanding through strategic acquisitions while preserving the trusted local brands and relationships that have earned strong reputations in their communities. Together, we enhance medication access, adherence, and health outcomes for individuals who are often underserved due to the stigma surrounding mental illness and substance use disorders.

Our mission is to empower our customers with pharmacy solutions tailored to their unique needs. By combining innovative technology with compassionate, high-touch service, we ensure efficient medication fulfillment and timely deliveries that foster trust, peace of mind, and healthier outcomes. We believe every individual deserves kindness, compassion, and dignity, and we know our success depends on honesty, integrity, and respect in every interaction.

If you are passionate about helping others, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want your work to have a lasting impact, we invite you to explore a career with ArtesRx.

Position Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing prescription medications to patients, providing expert counsel to patients regarding the safe use of prescription medications, and ensuring that the pharmacy prescription services are provided in compliance with regulatory, policy and procedure requirements for accuracy, safety, and security.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Dispense and oversee the filling of prescriptions to ensure that each patient receives the medications exactly as prescribed by medical providers. Ensure effective communication with providers, facilities, patients, and internal teams to provide patient focused accuracy, safety, and security.
  • Provide patient consultations regarding safe use, storage, potential side effects, and drug interactions for prescription and over-the-counter medications. Respond to inquiries from patients and consult with prescribing physicians as questions warrant.
  • Comply with URAC, state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state Board of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Food and Drug Administration by monitoring patient care and maintaining records for controlled substances.
  • Participate in inventory activities to remove outdated and damaged drugs from the inventory.
  • Maintain effective communications with facilities to foster enduring business relationships and build customer loyalty.
  • Provide technical, policy, and regulatory guidance to pharmacy technicians to ensure that all medications are accurately dispensed, recorded, labeled, and stored for pick up or delivery and that all reimbursements for prescription medications are accurately processed and recorded.
  • Assist with the maintenance of workflow, assigning pharmacy staff tasks required to maintain order and ensure an efficient and compliant pharmacy operation.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations outlined by the Board of Pharmacy, accreditation standards, and company policy.
  • Stay current on pharmacological knowledge by studying existing and new legislation and keeping up to date with current continuing education.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Skills

  • Demonstrated excellence in attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a critical focus on accuracy and safety.
  • Highly effective communicator with superior listening, understanding, speaking, writing, counseling skills in English.
  • Proven ability to model excellent customer service resulting in improved customer satisfaction and enduring business relationships with facilities, patients, prescribers, and internal teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of pharmacy operations, make superior decisions and meet expectations for productivity, efficiency, and accuracy.

Education/Experience Requirements

  • PharmD in Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist (RPh) and active and in good standing licensure as a registered pharmacist in the state of New York

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