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.

• 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

• Represents MercyOne Family Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner

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

• Ensures that pharmacists are providing all patient counseling, consultation, and any other activities that involve professional judgment

• Counsels patients 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 the confidential nature of all such information and communication.

• Monitors patient medication therapy for pharmaceutical care parameters and documents (as required) 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 “on-call” and weekend rotations.

• 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 support staff, pharmacy residents, students and interns.

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

• Demonstrates desire to be the best you can be in retail Pharmacy—by continuous learning through reading, networking, and attending educational seminars

• 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.

• Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.

• 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, manager or department head.

General Requirements:

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

• Iowa Pharmacist License, either by examination or reciprocity is required.

• Completes Mandatory Reporting requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.

• Previous practical experience and/or certification in areas related to practice site are preferred.