Specialty Pharmacist - Paragon Healthcare at Elevance Health in Plano, Texas

Job Description:

Be Part of an Extraordinary Team



A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Paragon Healthcare brings over 20 years in providing life-saving and life-giving infusible and injectable drug therapies through our specialty pharmacies, our infusion centers, and the home setting.



Title: Specialty Pharmacist



Location: 3033 W President George Bush Hwy, Ste 100. Plano, TX 75075


Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of 3033 W President George Bush Hwy, Ste 100. Plano, TX 75075



Schedule:




Monday-Friday, Rotating 8-hour shift between 7:30am-7:30pm CST.


Saturdays: 9:00am-1:00pm CST




Build the Possibilities. Make an Extraordinary Impact.



The Specialty Pharmacistis responsible to perform the duties of a licensed pharmacist. Ensures adherence to laws and regulations and maintains compliance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations as well as local, state, and federal requirements as it pertains to prescriptions.



How you will make an impact:

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security and inventory and disposal of drugs designated as hazardous waste.
  
  


• Ensures compliance with laws governing the practice of pharmacy and distribution of drugs.
  
  


• Engages in consultation with prescriber regarding providing pharmaceutical care.
  
  


• Answers questions and provides information to patients on drug interaction, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
  
  


• Ensures that stock and supplies necessary for customer care are ordered, stored, and handled in an organized and efficient manner.
  
  


• Lead the activities of pharmacy technicians and delivery/equipment technicians.
  
  


• Dispenses
  
  


• Plans, implements, and maintains procedures for, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, and ensures quality, security, and proper disposal.
  
  


• Assists the patient delivery representative in orders, receiving, maintaining and tracking all infusion related equipment.
  
  

• Requires BA/BS degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D and minimum of 1 year experience working as a Pharmacist in clinic and/or alternate site/home health pharmacy service; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
  
  


• Requires current active unrestricted license to practice pharmacy as Registered Pharmacist (RPh).
  
  


• For Paragon and Carelon Health business unit, satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position.