Job Description

Hancock Pharmacy of Meriden, CT, is committed to provide a work environment for our employees which is motivating, collaborative and promotes positive outcomes. This is what sets Hancock’s apart from other Pharmacy settings. We thrive on creating a culture where you actually feel you have an impact on the quality of life of a patient. We are a busy Pharmacy, who has remained successful in an ever changing industry since 1959. Come and join a company where stability, loyalty and patient care comes first.

Hancock Pharmacy has recently acquired 5 more Long Term Care Facilities and with anticipated future growth, we need Staff Pharmacists to join our team. Providing excellent customer service while ensuring accurate and timely dispensing of medications is of utmost importance. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of pharmaceuticals and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. The Staff Pharmacist will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records and verifying prescriptions. Fixed weekly work schedules available.

Responsibilities:

Ensure all necessary information is present to process orders accurately.
Check all incoming orders for appropriateness of medication for stated diagnosis.
Perform all other clinical checks as appropriate on faxed, verbal, electronic and paper orders.
Contact physician, nurse practitioner, physicians assistant, Director of Nursing at our Long Term Care Facilities, health care worker, patient, patient responsible party or payor as needed.
Provide clinical counseling to physicians, health care workers, patients or patient responsible party on proper medication therapy.
Check all filled orders for accuracy prior to delivery.
Maintain accurate records and required documentation.

Qualifications: