Pharmacist - Retail

Trinity-Health

$100K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution required
  • Current State of Iowa Pharmacist license
  • Continuing education credits maintained every 2 years as per Iowa regulations
  • Preferred experience in retail or ambulatory care pharmacy
  • Certification in Immunization Administration preferred
  • Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

  • Accept and verify prescription orders from healthcare providers
  • Counsel patients on prescription and non-prescription medications
  • Monitor and document patient medication therapy outcomes
  • Assist in developing pharmaceutical service policies and procedures
  • Participate in quality improvement and problem-solving activities
  • Train pharmacy support staff and interns
  • Maintain security and control of inventory and medications

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be offered depending on location
  • Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education
  • Flexible shift scheduling with rotating shifts
  • Participation in a collaborative healthcare environment
  • Involvement in community health initiatives through patient education programs
Full Job Description
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Rotating Shift

Description:

This position is eligible for relocation depending on location.

The Retail Pharmacist accepts the responsibility and accountability for the accurate control of and appropriate dispensing of all prescription and non-prescription medications. Ensures appropriate counseling of patients regarding their medications.

  • Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined inMercyOneDubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent withMercyOneDubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values.

  • Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health99s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedurestoensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

  • Accepts responsibility for the timely and accurate preparation of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, using accepted procedures to fulfill prescription orders issued by physicians, dentists, and other qualified providers

  • Communicates effectively with colleagues and customers alike, being a good listener and adjusting style as needed

  • RepresentsMercyOnePharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner

  • Performs duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing workload accordingly

  • Counselspatients receiving prescription medications, non-prescription medications, devices and supplies, as appropriate while protecting their health and drug information.

  • Provides information to medical staff concerning all aspects of clinical pharmaceutical information pertaining to the patients care and well-being, keeping in mind theconfidential nature of such information and communication.

  • Monitors patient medication therapy for pharmaceutical care parameters and documents (asrequired) the appropriate findings, recommendations, interventions and outcomes.

  • Maintains positive behaviors, approaches, attitude, and commitment to interpersonal service toward patients, visitors, customers and co-workers.

  • Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmaceutical services

  • Shares in the 9con-call9 and weekend rotation responsibilities.

  • Adheres to all state and federal laws surrounding the appropriate security and control of and dispensing of medications.

  • Assists in training and continued development of technicians, pharmacy support staff, pharmacy residents, students and interns.

  • Assists in inventory maintenance, ensuring appropriate inventory levels, ordering, and security of inventory including CII perpetual inventory logs and yearly inventory counts.

  • Actively participates in quality and problem-solving activities with other pharmacy staff and other hospital departments.

  • Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.

  • Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.

  • Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.

  • Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.

  • Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, team lead or pharmacy director.

General Requirements:

  • Completion of the requirements for a B.S. or PharmD in Pharmacy at an accredited college of pharmacy is required.

  • A current State of Iowa Pharmacist license.

  • Maintenance of continuing education credits every 2 years as required by the Iowa State Board of Pharmacy.

  • Previous practical experience in a retail or ambulatory care pharmacy ispreferred.

  • Certification in Immunization Administration is preferred.

  • Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 5 years thereafter.

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