Job Description
*Relocation Bonus:* Up to $5,000
*Shift:* 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
*Why Kinsley Kansas?*
Kinsley Kansas is a charming small town nestled midway between Great Bend and Dodge City on US-56. This vibrant small town boasts a rich tapestry of attractions and activities, including the renowned Edwards County Historical Museum and Sod House, the historic Palace Theater, and the delightful Midway Antiques. Kinsley prides itself on its central location in southwest Kansas, offering easy access to Wichita, Hutchinson, and Dodge City via Highway 56. The town's economy thrives on a blend of service, retail, and agricultural sectors, anchored by landmarks like the Carnival Heritage Center & Museum and the iconic 'Half Way Sign,' marking the midpoint between San Francisco and New York City. With excellent schools, a dedicated medical community, affordable real estate, and a welcoming community spirit, Kinsley is more than a town—it's a perfect place to call home in the heart of Midway USA.
*Job Summary:*
*About Us:* Kinsley Drug offers a range of services such as medication synchronization, compounding, vaccinations, nutritional supplements, and collaborative partnerships with long-term care facilities and local providers. As a pharmacist with us, you will have the unique opportunity to gain experience in ownership duties, multistore management practices, and all the responsibilities associated with rural pharmacy practice.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*
_*Vaccinations*_
* Provides immunizations including influenza, RSV, and shingles vaccines, and diabetes education including how to use testing meters, insulin.
_*Pharmacy workflow analysis*_
* Properly dispense, order, and maintain proper inventory of drugs, devices, and supplies, including controlled and dangerous substances pursuant to all state and federal laws
* Direct activities and workflow efficiency of Pharmacy Clerk(s), Technician(s), and Deliver Drivers(s), always seeking to improve processes to grow business.
_*Staff management*_
* Oversees the activities of pharmacy technicians, clerks and delivery drivers, maintaining their work schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
_*Medicare consulting*_
* Review, select and maintain appropriate Medicare part D plan coverage for individuals residing in State Operated Programs that optimizes prescribed medication regimen with fiscal consideration.
* Activities include conducting patient outreach to complete comprehensive medication reviews and medication reconciliation, medication related quality gap closure, activities supporting transitions of care, provider consultation and other activities related to medication-related outcomes for our attributed populations, including SQCN and SACO (Commercial, Medicare, Medicare- Advantage, and Medicaid).
_*Inventory management*_
* Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.
* Effectively operate and maintain automated drug dispensing machinery.
_*Compounding*_
* Reviews prescriptions to ensure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability. Provides information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
* Assesses the identity, strength, or purity of medications. Compounds and dispenses medications as prescribed by physicians by calculating, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, or overseeing these activities.
_*LTC consulting*_
* Coordinate pharmaceutical services with long term care facilities, in collaborative with facility leadership and staff.
_*Medication fulfillment*_
* Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate
* Maintains patient/resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over-the-counter and home remedies)
* Ensures that appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high-risk conditions are ordered, evaluated and discussed with appropriate members of the healthcare team
_*Compliance packaging*_
* Performs compliance audits as instructed by the Owner/Operator of the Pharmacy
_*Collaboration with other medical providers*_
* Educate LTC facility staff, including the Director of Nursing, Medical Director and Administrator when new therapeutic interchange programs are implemented and perform specific functions required of therapeutic interchange programs.
* Serve as a liaison between Kinsley Drug and long term care facilities to monitor, act on, and resolve any pharmacy related issues
* Participate in community outreach and education initiatives related to wellness, preventative care, and the benefits of integrative health practices.
* Provide empathetic, knowledgeable patient counseling, including lifestyle and wellness advice that complements pharmacological interventions.
* Adheres to Kinsley Drug’s code of conduct.
*Education and/or Experience: *
* Pharmacist license in the state of Kansas
* Experience with pharmacy software such as ComputerRx preferred
* Strong knowledge and experience or willing to learn in the listed responsibilities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a joyful personality that enriches our team and patient experiences.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
* Commitment to providing exceptional patient care
*All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:*
* We offer a competitive salary, Paid Time Off, 401(k) program, with a company contribution & 401(k) profit sharing, and a Profit-Sharing bonus program. Which is paid as an annual bonus at the end of each year. It’s typically around $5,000-$15,000 for our pharmacists.
* Benefits Package Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Dependent Care FSA Account.
* The opportunity awaits for you to potentially own your own location in the near future, propelled by our aggressive growth strategy stemming from our merger and acquisition initiatives. Our long-term strategic plan is geared towards bringing our best practices to your very own location.
* Great technicians and ratios
* Opportunities for professional development and growth
* Experience in ownership duties and multistore management
* Meaningful impact on the health of the rural community
* Supportive work environment
* Your input will be respected and implemented on our workflow
* More will be discussed during the interview process
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Relocation assistance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
License/Certification:
* Licensed Pharmacist (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
* Kinsley, KS 67547 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Kinsley, KS 67547: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Relocation, Relocation package, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Shift work,