Retail Staff Pharmacist

About the role

This position provides pharmaceutical care in the retail, outpatient setting. Responsible for the accurate dispensing of prescription medication from the pharmacy and maintaining records according to state and federal regulations. Provides counseling, consultation with other practitioners, family members, and caregivers to help ensure medication is ordered and used appropriately and effectively. Oversees the activities of pharmacy technicians, coordinates workflow, and verifies all medications prior to dispensing. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. Adheres to local, state, and federal laws regarding pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Fills prescriptions accurately and timely.
• Reviews and verifies or enters orders into the medication management information system.
• Ensures orders present no significant problems regarding drug interactions, incompatibilities, therapeutic duplications, or patient safety.
• Performs immunization administration upon patient request.
• Supervises and directs the work of pharmacy technicians, coordinating medication preparation and distribution while ensuring accuracy.
• Provides counseling to patients, families, or caregivers regarding medications to support appropriate and effective drug use.
• Provides accurate, appropriate, and timely information to physicians, nurses, patients, and others regarding medication therapy, drug product guidelines, laws, regulations, and medication formulary.
• Supervises day-to-day pharmacy operations, including inventory maintenance, interactions with insurance companies, and record-keeping.
• Consults with prescribing practitioners to ensure accurate and appropriate medication use.
• Reviews medication orders for appropriateness and completeness, contacting prescribers with suggestions for improvement or resolving issues.
• Oversees all aspects of medication use: selection, procurement, storage, dispensing, and monitoring.

Requirements

• Pharmacy licensure in the state of practice and a degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Immunization certification and/or licensure (if state requires) within 6 months of hire (BSS Registry Team members must have this at time of hire/transfer).
• Current BLS card.
• Good organizational, problem-solving, and computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with staff, physicians, patients, and other contacts.
• Ability to use reference tools to evaluate patient care and answer customer questions.
• Knowledge of medication management information system software and Microsoft applications.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible schedules (select positions)
• Fewer shifts cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) pre-tax retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount entertainment tickets
• Restaurant and shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen, and background check (including employment, criminal, and education) is required.