Come and join the Kennebec Pharmacy team! We have a full-time Compounding Pharmacist opening at our Leighton Road, Augusta location. This is an 8-5, Monday-Friday schedule with an on call rotation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pharmacist dispenses prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care through retail compounding, hospice, and home infusion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Checks and oversees the processing of health center prescriptions, checks E-kits and compounded medications.
• Research new compounding formulas.
• Inspects the health centers monthly and hospice house bi-monthly.
• Supplies medications to doctor’s offices.
• Oversees the ordering of health center meds, E-kit meds, and compounding medications.
• Assists with marketing of our compounded medications.
• Reviews prescriptions issued by the physician or other authorized prescriber to ensure accuracy and participates in preparation and dispensing of prescriptions.
• Directs pharmacy technicians engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Enters data, such as patient name, prescribed medication, and cost, to maintain pharmacy files and inventory.
• Maintains total compliance with the Maine Pharmacy Act, any other state or federal pharmacy-related laws or rules, the rules of the Board of Pharmacy and KPHC policies and procedures.
• Maintains established procedures concerning operations, quality assurance, security of controlled substances, inventory control, record maintenance, disposal of hazardous waste drugs, and inspections/audits.
• Participates in “on-call” rotation.
• Ensures consistent familiarity with on-going changes in pharmacy practices, professional techniques, technological innovations, and revisions to industry standards.
• Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clearly understands the purpose, as well as participates in the Improvement Organization Performance program.
• Takes responsibility for self-protection while working in hazardous situations, and practices universal precautions.
• Always maintains professional appearance and attitude.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and rights.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Science Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited pharmacy school or foreign equivalent.
• Current Maine Registered Pharmacist License.
• Good organizational, time management, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Two or more years of experience in pharmacy operations preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees performance of pharmacy technicians in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standard office environment with minimal noise level.

Benefits:

We offer competitive pay and generous paid time off along with:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long- and Short-term disability
• Retirement plan with match after 1 year of employment