Retail Pharmacist

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify, and dispense medications in accordance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Review and evaluate medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and patient safety.
• Design, monitor, and optimize patient-specific pharmacotherapy plans.
• Maintain accurate medication profiles and documentation within the pharmacy information system.
• Provide drug information and medication-related recommendations to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on prescription medications, proper usage, potential side effects, and medication adherence.
• Supervise and support Pharmacy Technicians to ensure efficient pharmacy operations.
• Participate in medication error prevention, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Absorb accurate medication labeling, packaging, compounding, billing, and distribution.
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing, receiving, storage, and medication control.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, patient safety policies, and pharmacy best practices.
• Utilize pharmacy software and technology to improve workflow efficiency.
• Participate in departmental meetings, continuing education, and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacist license (state-specific) or eligibility for licensure through reciprocity.
• Minimum 3 years of Retail Pharmacy experience required.
• Strong knowledge of: Pharmacokinetics, Drug utilization review (DUR), Drug distribution systems, Medication therapy management.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hospital or health system pharmacy experience.
• Experience working in both inpatient and ambulatory care settings.
• Board of Pharmacy Licensed Preceptor status preferred.
• Immunization certification (or willingness to obtain within the required timeframe).
• Experience supervising Pharmacy Technicians.
• Familiarity with electronic pharmacy management systems and EMRs.