Job Title: Pharmacist

Location: Astoria, NY

Duration: 4 Weeks, with possible Extension

Job Description:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Experience

Pharmacist degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.

A Pharm. D degree or higher desirable.

Current Pharmacist license in the state employed by AHF.

Clinical experience is highly desirable.

HIV certification highly desirable, must obtain AHF approved certification within 180 days.

National HIV certification highly desirable must be willing to obtain within 24 months of hire date.

Must have at least one year (1) experience as a pharmacist in a retail setting perfered.

Computer/Software Skills and Abilities

Must have data input skills and experience in processing prescriptions in a pharmacy computer system that maintains demographic information, creates prescription labels, adjudicates claims and performs other essential functions require in a pharmacy setting.

Experience with Cerner/Etreby Pharmacy systems preferred.

Must have typing skills and familiarity with Windows PC applications including word processing; excel spread sheets and various e-mail and texting applications.

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read and interpret prescription documents.

Must have the ability to read and interpret policies, procedures and guidelines.

Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.

Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence, including entries in patient's profiles in the Pharmacy Computer systems.

Must have the ability to speak effectively with patients and staff members in English.

Bi-lingual in English and Spanish highly desirable, (Creole in some specific areas).

Mathematical Skills

Must have at least intermediate skills to calculate figures and amounts such as a day's supply of medications based on the prescription directions.

Must have the ability to calculate the monthly supply of medication required based on the instructions of a prescription.

Must have the ability to calculate dispensing and billing cycles based on days' supply and billing dates.

Must have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, volume, percentages related to prescription charges and selling prices of goods and services provided by AHF Pharmacy.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills, Abilities and Qualifications

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to articulate information in a clear and concise manner and have a strong command of the English language.

Must have excellent listening skills, affirms understanding.

Demonstrates empathy with patients with tone, language, questions and counseling. Must be able to probe and question patients and providers to understand concerns or needs.

Engages the patient by telephone, e-mail, text messaging as well as other forms of communication.

Maintains a professional demeanor on the telephone at all times.

Must have the ability to defuse potential customer conflict utilizing the appropriate tone, support, questions and or counsel.

Responds to patients and customers in a supportive manner.

Must be an independent thinker and can work autonomously.

Must follow all AHF processes and procedures.

Must have the ability to work as a member of a high-performing team.

Must be highly dependable.

Must demonstrate proficiency with Call Center and Pharmacy technology.

Participation in Meetings and Committees

Must participate in all required AHF Pharmacy operational meetings and training sessions.

Participation in various AHF Advocacy initiatives is requested.

Participation in various AHF community events is requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises pharmacy support staff in absence of supervisor

Have no direct Supervisory responsibilities.

Oversees support staff tasks

Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision