Job Description
Job Title: Floater Pharmacist
(part-time)
Department: Pharmacy
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Pharmacist in Charge, the Floater Pharmacist (Part Time) will be responsible
for ensuring the quality and safe dispensing of medications, to ensure the provision of pharmacy
services. The Pharmacist will be responsible for the implementation/compliance with Pharmacy
policies and procedures. The Pharmacist will also comply with federal and state requirements for
monitoring and reporting. They will monitor the performance of pharmacy staff to ensure all tasks and
functions are conducted as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other
duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Practices within scope of licensure and maintains active license
• Ensures the quality and safe preparation of medications to assigned patients
• Screens medication orders for accuracy, contraindications, and drug interactions
• Supervises all pharmacy department staff to ensure proper workflow
• Completes competency assessments on pharmacy technician staff and maintains in personnel file.
• Assists with the oversight and responsibility for Pharmacy Staff orientation/continued training
• Ensures security of the pharmacy area
• Maintains inventory levels within acceptable standards
• Maintains vendor relationships with computer hardware/software companies, drug wholesalers,
pharmaceutical manufacturers, and GPO
• Serves as a resource to all professional staff for questions or other information relating to the use
of pharmaceuticals
• Adhere to a delivery schedule for all prepared prescriptions
• Provides and promotes education to patients, patient families and the community about pharmacy
products and services
• Informs Pharmacist in Charge of patient comments and complaints
• Responsible for the effective operation of the pharmacy
• Responsible for ensuring that products and services which are delivered have complete and
appropriate documentation regarding products delivered client education and businesspaperwork
• Responsible to communicate patient needs to physicians and case managers in a professional
manner
• Responsible to monitor client’s medical needs over the phone as required
• Performs competency assessments at least annually under the supervision of a peer.
• Performs QA studies as needed (competency assessments)
• Participate in meetings of the company to include Staff Committee requiring pharmacy
representation as needed
1
• Twenty percent (20%) of overall responsibilities are dedicated to Quality Management
• Monitor staff performance according to objectives and Quality Management Program
• Promotes effective written/verbal communications
• Promotes and maintains pharmacy compliance with accrediting organization standards (URAC)
• Promotes and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory agencies regarding
the operation of the pharmacy to include FDA mandates and manufacturer restrictions for specific
drugs
• Promotes education for company employees
• Promotes the education of patients, patient families, and the community
• Participates in personal professional growth and development
• Completes the required CEUs mandated to maintain licensure and/or minimum of 8 hours of in-
service and training per year
• Other job relevant tasks as requested and necessary
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:
Effective Communication – Use multiple ways to communicate to others on a daily and consistent
basis and keep manager informed on important matters. Able to communicate clearly both oral and
written.
Dependability- Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instructions, responds to management
direction. Keep commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for
service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.
Quality- Applies feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own
work to ensure quality.
Building Relationships – Able to develop and maintain relationships internally and externally.
Customer Focus – Ability to provide excellent service to both internal and external customers.
Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required as the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC).
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Pharm D preferred
Previous clinical pharmacy support for pharmacy, DM programs, Quality and UM. Exposure to
managed care preferred.
Licensing/Specialized Skills:
● An unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the state of employment
● Independence with regards to clinical discussions and evaluations
● Ability to use pharmaceutical and medical references literature to provide drug
information to health plans, patients and prescribers
● 2
nd language spoken preferred
2
● Management skills preferred
● Good interpersonal skills required
Computer/Technical Skills:
● Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to
learn new and complex computer system application
● Digital dexterity e.g. use of computer keyboard
● Knowledge of computer programs
● Telephone skills
Physical and Mental Requirements:
● Individuals may need to stand for excessive amounts of time. Reaching above shoulder
heights, below the waist or lifting product or moving materials throughout the workday.
● Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office
equipment as found in a typical retail pharmacy environment.
(part-time)
Department: Pharmacy
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Pharmacist in Charge, the Floater Pharmacist (Part Time) will be responsible
for ensuring the quality and safe dispensing of medications, to ensure the provision of pharmacy
services. The Pharmacist will be responsible for the implementation/compliance with Pharmacy
policies and procedures. The Pharmacist will also comply with federal and state requirements for
monitoring and reporting. They will monitor the performance of pharmacy staff to ensure all tasks and
functions are conducted as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other
duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Practices within scope of licensure and maintains active license
• Ensures the quality and safe preparation of medications to assigned patients
• Screens medication orders for accuracy, contraindications, and drug interactions
• Supervises all pharmacy department staff to ensure proper workflow
• Completes competency assessments on pharmacy technician staff and maintains in personnel file.
• Assists with the oversight and responsibility for Pharmacy Staff orientation/continued training
• Ensures security of the pharmacy area
• Maintains inventory levels within acceptable standards
• Maintains vendor relationships with computer hardware/software companies, drug wholesalers,
pharmaceutical manufacturers, and GPO
• Serves as a resource to all professional staff for questions or other information relating to the use
of pharmaceuticals
• Adhere to a delivery schedule for all prepared prescriptions
• Provides and promotes education to patients, patient families and the community about pharmacy
products and services
• Informs Pharmacist in Charge of patient comments and complaints
• Responsible for the effective operation of the pharmacy
• Responsible for ensuring that products and services which are delivered have complete and
appropriate documentation regarding products delivered client education and businesspaperwork
• Responsible to communicate patient needs to physicians and case managers in a professional
manner
• Responsible to monitor client’s medical needs over the phone as required
• Performs competency assessments at least annually under the supervision of a peer.
• Performs QA studies as needed (competency assessments)
• Participate in meetings of the company to include Staff Committee requiring pharmacy
representation as needed
1
• Twenty percent (20%) of overall responsibilities are dedicated to Quality Management
• Monitor staff performance according to objectives and Quality Management Program
• Promotes effective written/verbal communications
• Promotes and maintains pharmacy compliance with accrediting organization standards (URAC)
• Promotes and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory agencies regarding
the operation of the pharmacy to include FDA mandates and manufacturer restrictions for specific
drugs
• Promotes education for company employees
• Promotes the education of patients, patient families, and the community
• Participates in personal professional growth and development
• Completes the required CEUs mandated to maintain licensure and/or minimum of 8 hours of in-
service and training per year
• Other job relevant tasks as requested and necessary
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:
Effective Communication – Use multiple ways to communicate to others on a daily and consistent
basis and keep manager informed on important matters. Able to communicate clearly both oral and
written.
Dependability- Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instructions, responds to management
direction. Keep commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for
service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.
Quality- Applies feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own
work to ensure quality.
Building Relationships – Able to develop and maintain relationships internally and externally.
Customer Focus – Ability to provide excellent service to both internal and external customers.
Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required as the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC).
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Pharm D preferred
Previous clinical pharmacy support for pharmacy, DM programs, Quality and UM. Exposure to
managed care preferred.
Licensing/Specialized Skills:
● An unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the state of employment
● Independence with regards to clinical discussions and evaluations
● Ability to use pharmaceutical and medical references literature to provide drug
information to health plans, patients and prescribers
● 2
nd language spoken preferred
2
● Management skills preferred
● Good interpersonal skills required
Computer/Technical Skills:
● Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to
learn new and complex computer system application
● Digital dexterity e.g. use of computer keyboard
● Knowledge of computer programs
● Telephone skills
Physical and Mental Requirements:
● Individuals may need to stand for excessive amounts of time. Reaching above shoulder
heights, below the waist or lifting product or moving materials throughout the workday.
● Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office
equipment as found in a typical retail pharmacy environment.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Floater Pharmacist position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in Ahmedabad offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.