Pharmacist Retail

About the Role

This is a staff pharmacist position responsible for supervising pharmacy technicians in retail operations and supporting all aspects of RVH Pharmacy retail and HR PBM relations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of pharmacy technicians and guide their work.
• Interpret physicians’ orders and compound and dispense medications in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Provide drug information to healthcare professionals and monitor drug therapy to prevent interactions or potential problems.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling with the Manager Pharmacist, filling in for shifts as business needs dictate.
• Support complete retail pharmacy operations, including HR PBM relations, education, and service excellence.
• Administer vaccines when appropriate.
• Delegate tasks to pharmacy technicians within legally accepted guidelines.
• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including departmental and functional requirements.
• Check the appropriateness of medication orders based on patient age and clinical status.
• Demonstrate accountability and initiative in handling operational and clinical volume changes.
• Assist in procuring, maintaining, and storing an adequate inventory of medications, including controlled substances.
• Maintain required state and federal records for controlled substances.
• Coordinate with medical and healthcare professionals to promote a team-based approach to patient care.
• Initiate and communicate effectively regarding medication orders, special instructions, and monitoring as needed.
• Monitor drug interactions and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Maintain current licensure as regulated by the Indiana State Board of Pharmacy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited university, as required by law.
• Experience in retail pharmacy (five or more years preferred).
• Pharmacist license eligible to practice in the state of Indiana.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Preferred: PhD or equivalent in Pharmacy.
• Preferred: Five or more years of retail pharmacy experience.