Retail Pharmacy Manager

About the role

Retail Pharmacy Manager is responsible for providing quality, comprehensive pharmaceutical care and services to patients at any ARH or affiliated unit as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and performs the functions involved in the accurate and efficient dispensing of prescriptions.
• Reviews, fills, and verifies medication orders for accuracy and completeness for dispensing.
• Monitors patient's drug therapy to detect/prevent drug interactions, contraindications, and other adverse reactions.
• Makes appropriate interventions to improve patient care.
• Uses and is proficient in the operation of the pharmacy computer system.
• Compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical agents/products.
• Obtains pertinent patient medication/medical information.
• Provides current and accurate drug information to patients and health care professionals.
• Maintains appropriate records and inventory on all drugs/pharmaceutical agents.
• Monitors the proper storage and distribution of inventory, including controlled substances.
• Communicates effectively with patients, health care professionals, and coworkers.
• Trains and supervises pharmacy supportive personnel, including, but not limited to staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, attendants, delivery drivers, and pharmacy care navigators.
• Maintains and directs pharmacy operational workflow.
• Serves on hospital and system committees assigned.
• Dispense and/or administer medications to patients in accordance with ARH policies, including but not limited to, all routes of immunizations, naloxone, and injectable medications where permitted by law.
• Complete and properly document medication therapy management interventions.
• Ensures compliance with company and legal policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ensures confidentiality of information, documentation, and records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
• Licenses & Certifications: Licensed Pharmacist required.

Skills

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical care principles and medication management.
• Ability to accurately review, interpret, and evaluate medication orders.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, contraindications, dosing, and therapeutic monitoring.
• Ability to provide medication counseling and education to patients and caregivers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.