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Elevance Health Pharmacist PV1/CMP - BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy in ST LOUIS, Missouri

Be Part of an Extraordinary Team.

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy is now part of CarelonRx, and a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies. Together, CarelonRx and BioPlus offer consumers and providers an unparalleled level of service that’s easy and focused on whole health. Through our distinct clinical expertise, digital capabilities, and broad access to specialty medications across a wide range of conditions, we deliver an elevated experience, affordability, and personalized support throughout the consumer’s treatment journey.

Location: Onsite at 1831 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO 63103

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 7:00pm (rotating 8-hour shift)

Build the Possibilities. Make an Extraordinary Impact.

Responsible to perform the duties of a licensed pharmacist. Ensures the safety and security of merchandise. Ensures adherence to laws and regulations governing the sale of pharmaceuticals, and maintains compliance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations as well as local, state, and federal requirements as it pertains to prescriptions.

How you will make an impact:

  • Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security and inventory of controlled substances, and disposal of drugs designated as hazardous waste.

  • Receives and reviews prescriptions issued by prescribing practitioner to assure accuracy, appropriateness of medication, and determine formulas and ingredients needed.

  • Ensures compliance with laws governing the practice of pharmacy and distribution of drugs.

  • Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interaction, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals.

  • Engages in consultation with prescriber regarding interpretation of prescription information as needed.

  • Ensures that stock and supplies necessary for customer care are ordered, stored, and handled in an organized and efficient manner in the absence of the Lead Pharmacist and/or manager.

  • Prepares, fills, and compounds drug and orders by prescribers and other authorized personnel.

  • Offers free counseling to customers on how to use devices such as blood pressure or diabetes monitors.

  • Strives to improve efficiency and reduce costs in pharmacy area.

  • Plans, implements, and maintains procedures for mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, and ensures quality, security, and proper disposal.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Requires BA/BS degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D and minimum of 1 year experience working as a Pharmacist in a retail setting; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

  • Valid Registered Pharmacist license required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Pharmacist in a retail setting preferred.

  • Experience with pharmacy adjudication platform strongly preferred.

  • Bilingual preferred.

  • Licensure in Florida highly preferred.

  • Specialty pharmacy experience highly preferred.

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