Job Description

Are you looking to make a difference in a patients life? At AmerisourceBergen, you will find an innovative culture that is patient focused and dedicated to making a difference. As an organization, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures.

What you will be doing

The Pharmacist interprets physicians prescriptions and compounds and dispenses medications within regulatory guidelines. Supervises the clinical activities of the pharmacy technicians. Consults and counsels patients regarding the appropriate use of medications and potential drug interactions; handles complex problem resolution.

* Responsible for the evaluatingpreparing and dispensing of medications; verifies prescribed medicationsaccording to professional standards, facility procedures, and state and federallegal requirements.
* When possible, performs medicationreconciliation processes to extend a seamless continuum of care for patientsupon discharge.
* Ensures and behaves with a focus onexcellent customer service and clinical care.
* Consults with patients regardingindividual medications or supplies prescribed, including dosage, frequency,specialized requirements and possible drug interactions.
* Interacts closely with individualpatients in order to answer all questions and/or concerns regarding theirmedication therapy.
* Reviews and evaluates patient%27s planof care for therapeutic appropriateness.
* Assists in maintaining and executingall established procedures concerning quality improvement, quality assurance,security of controlled substances, and record keeping.
* Submits, reviews, and handles alladjudicated prescription claims to ensure appropriateness of reimbursement, co-payand related financials and, if needed, follows up all such claims deemedinappropriate.
* Makes recommendations to themanagers regarding any changes to improve operating procedures, or to improveand facilitate patient care
* Performs prescription verificationof all prescriptions and provides technical guidance to pharmacytechnicians.
* Promptly and appropriately respondsto patient inquiries, requests and issues when situations are escalated to ahigher level of authority. Follows through on closing any outstanding patientconcerns to provide a superior level of customer care.
* Provides consultation on pharmacy andtherapeutic matters to various levels of organizational personnel.
* Supervises activities relative topatient profiles and contacts, ensuring that they are updated as needed forinsurance verification and regulatory compliance.
* Works collaboratively withorganizational personnel on quality, satisfaction, service excellence, clinicalcare, etc. as needed.
* Performs related duties as assigned.

What your background should look like (minimum qualifications)

* Normally requires Bachelors of Science Degree or Pharm D degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy a Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy
* Current, unrestricted pharmacist license through the Iowa State Board of Pharmacy
* 1-3 years experience in a retail/ambulatory care pharmacy setting.
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

* Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints

* Ability to resolve patient issues quickly and creatively in order to improve customer satisfaction

* Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

What AmerisourceBergen offers

We offer competitive total rewards compensation. Our commitment to our associates includes benefit programs that are comprehensive, diverse and designed to meet the various needs across our associate population.

* Healthcare for associates and eligible dependents, same-sex and domestic partners
* Paid time off, including vacations and holidays
* Paid volunteer time off
* Life insurance and disability protection
* Pet insurance
* Employee Stock Purchase Program
* Retirement benefits and more

Throughout our global footprint and various business units, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through associate contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location, position and/or business unit.

About AmerisourceBergen

AmerisourceBergen is a publicly traded Fortune 10 global healthcare solutions company and is one of the world%27s largest pharmaceutical services companies. Powered by our associates around the world, we provide pharmaceutical products and business solutions that improve access to care. We operate the backbone of the healthcare supply chain. We drive the future of local care delivery. We guide medical innovations to market. We create healthier futures.