Retail Pharmacist

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The Pharmacist I provides pharmaceutical care to patients in a clinical setting. Compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and organizational policy. Serves as a resource to other healthcare professionals including pharmacists, pharmacy students and residents. Consults with Nursing, Medical Staff and patients regarding medications, orders, drug and pharmaceutical details, patient reactions, errors, complaints and/or patients' caregivers.

May have responsibility for the assessment, treatment and/or care of neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

• Ensures that patient pharmaceutical care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and customer service.
• Compounds or admixes ingredients appropriately, including IV admixtures, small and large volume solutions, syringes and irrigation solutions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Consults and educates patients and/or patient caregivers concerning possible medications, including alternative sources of drug therapy.
• Reviews medications for accuracy, appropriateness and interactions, and adjusts medications per approved protocols.
• Dispenses medications and compounds in accordance with organizational policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Assesses prescriber medication orders with respect to overall patient therapy, evaluating allergies, rational therapy/contraindications, dose, route, directions, duplication, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and monitoring effectiveness.
• Supervises and monitors the non‑professional duties of Pharmacy Technicians, including organization of daily dispensing, IVs or patient care functions.
• Monitors and reviews Technician work to ensure compliance with professional standards, departmental policies and adequate pharmacy stock levels.
• Assists in inventory, purchasing and quality control of drugs and products, and ensures proper charging/crediting of pharmacy product accounts.
• Maintains inventory and records on narcotics and other drugs as required by law.

• General understanding of Pharmacy Care modalities, pharmaceutical calculations, therapies, terminology, drug use and aseptic techniques, standards, medications and equipment.
• Ability to research, analyze and disseminate information.
• Ability to understand, optimize and document complex processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• General computer skills including required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning and email.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s in Pharmacy
• Experience:
  
  Less than 1 Year
• Certification/License/Registration:
  Pharmacist (RPH)