Employment Type:Full time
Shift: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 in MercyOne Dubuque 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 with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure 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
- Represents MercyOne Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner
- Performs duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing workload accordingly
- 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 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 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 is preferred.
- 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.
