Overnight Staff Pharmacist - Los Angeles , Amazon Pharmacy
Amazon · Los Angeles, CA
- On site
- Full-time
- $146,000 / year
- Los Angeles, CA
Job highlights
- Oversee pharmacy operations and prescription fulfillment.
- Verify medication quality and process new prescriptions.
- Ensure compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Provide clinical guidance and resolve errors.
- Work overnight shifts in Los Angeles.
About the role
About the Role
Innovation is at the core of what we do at Amazon Pharmacy. We are dedicated to removing and reducing barriers that prevent people from taking their medications, ensuring customers conveniently receive the medications they need, when they need them, and take them as prescribed. We offer transparent pricing, 24/7 customer service, and doorstep delivery, embodying our mission to become the world’s safest and fastest online pharmacy.
We are seeking a Pharmacist to join our team and help us make it drastically easier for customers to find, choose, afford, and engage with the services, products, and professionals they need to stay healthy! This role requires hands-on operational involvement, encompassing tasks from dispensing medications to managing the entire prescription fulfillment process, ensuring completion from initiation to the final stage. Responsibilities include filling, verifying, and packing orders for shipment, alongside pharmacist verifications.
Role Also Involves
- Management and maintenance of customer profiles in PharmacyOS
- Initial prescription order processing and verification
- Prescription transfer coordination
- New prescription acquisition and processing
- Focus on system-based verification and documentation
Key Job Responsibilities
- Verify medication quality assurance for all packet and bulk dispenses.
- Collaborate with other staff pharmacists to ensure all produced packet and bulk sets undergo a thorough quality assurance check prior to shift end.
- Collaborate with other staff pharmacists to ensure all production relative to new business lines undergoes a thorough quality assurance check prior to shift end.
- Complete ancillary housekeeping pharmacy tasks including checking returns, inputting medication rejects, overseeing medication substitutions, and canister approval.
- Answer clinical questions and provide clinical guidance.
- Investigate errors and facilitate proper resolution and reporting.
- Collate and deliver pertinent pharmacy information to the distribution team.
- Ensure compliance with all company procedures, Federal/State laws, rules, and regulations.
- Collaborate with other members of the pharmacy team to maintain customer satisfaction.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science or PharmD Degree.
- Active and unrestricted Pharmacist License in CA and others upon request. Additional licenses may be required if domicile state differs from the state of employment.
- Knowledge of pharmacy laws, federal and state regulations concerning patient care.
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills, including written and verbal communication.
- Ability to perform basic computer functions.
- Warehouse work, including the ability to lift 20lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in LTC or Retail Setting.
- Excellent Communication skills.
Company Culture and Benefits
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. We are committed to an inclusive culture that empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. For workplace accommodations, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.
The base salary range for this position is $103,800.00 - $146,400.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Key skills/competency
- Pharmacy Operations
- Medication Verification
- Prescription Fulfillment
- Quality Assurance
- Clinical Support
- Regulatory Compliance
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Pharmacist License
- Team Collaboration
Skills & topics
- Overnight Pharmacist
- Staff Pharmacist
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy
- Medication
- Dispensing
- Quality Assurance
- Los Angeles
- Amazon Pharmacy
- Healthcare
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your CA Pharmacist License and any relevant experience in LTC or retail settings. Emphasize your knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Showcase your skills: In your application and interviews, detail your experience with prescription fulfillment, quality assurance, and clinical guidance.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with pharmacy operations, problem-solving complex clinical questions, and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Understand Amazon's culture: Research Amazon's customer-centric approach and commitment to innovation. Mention how your skills align with their mission.
- Follow up diligently: Confirm shift availability with recruitment and express your continued interest in the Overnight Staff Pharmacist role.
Technical preparation
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of an Overnight Staff Pharmacist at Amazon Pharmacy in Los Angeles?
- As an Overnight Staff Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the end-to-end prescription fulfillment process, including verifying medication quality, processing new prescriptions, managing customer profiles, and ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws. You'll also answer clinical questions and collaborate with the pharmacy team to maintain customer satisfaction.
- What qualifications are essential for the Overnight Staff Pharmacist position at Amazon Pharmacy?
- You must have a Bachelor of Science or PharmD degree, an active and unrestricted Pharmacist License in California, and knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations. Basic computer skills and the ability to lift 20lbs are also required. Experience in LTC or retail settings is preferred.
- What are the benefits of working as an Overnight Staff Pharmacist at Amazon Pharmacy?
- Amazon offers a competitive salary range of $103,800.00 - $146,400.00 USD annually, along with sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
- Are there specific considerations for applicants with a criminal history applying for this role in Los Angeles?
- Yes, pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, Amazon will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The job duties include adherence to policies, sound judgment, stress management, and safeguarding business operations, which may be impacted by certain criminal histories.
- How does Amazon Pharmacy ensure quality and compliance in its operations?
- Amazon Pharmacy emphasizes medication quality assurance for all dispenses and ensures thorough checks before shift end. They maintain strict compliance with all company procedures, federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. Error investigation and reporting are also key components of their quality control.
- What is the work arrangement for the Overnight Staff Pharmacist role?
- This position involves overnight shifts and is based in Los Angeles, CA. While the description doesn't explicitly state remote or hybrid, the nature of the work suggests it is an on-site role.