Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Staff Pharmacist to join our team in a full-time or part-time capacity. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and compliant dispensing of medications while providing exceptional patient care and customer service. Your expertise will support healthcare teams and foster positive patient interactions, promoting health and wellness within our community. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your clinical knowledge, leadership skills, and passion for pharmacy practice in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Dispense prescription medications accurately while adhering to all federal, state, and local pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine appropriate medication therapy and provide counseling on medication use, side effects, and interactions.
- Manage pharmacy operations efficiently, including inventory management, medication compounding, and ensuring compliance with USP 797 standards for sterile preparations.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers on medical management plans, including pain management, immunizations, and chronic disease therapy.
- Lead and manage pharmacy teams by providing guidance on pharmacy procedures, staff training, and maintaining high standards of patient service.
- Ensure pharmaceutical regulatory compliance by maintaining documentation in accordance with HIPAA, pharmacy confidentiality policies, and drug regulation requirements.
- Utilize pharmacy software systems (PIS) and electronic health records (EHR) to document patient interactions accurately and streamline workflow.
- Administer immunizations and perform IV infusions using aseptic techniques while maintaining safety protocols such as Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Educate patients on medication administration techniques, physiology, anatomy relevant to their treatment, and promote health literacy.
- Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations including HIPAA and pharmacy laws at the federal and state levels while supporting clinical confidentiality policies.
Skills
- Proven experience in retail pharmacy settings such as hospital or LTC (Long-Term Care) pharmacies with acute care or pediatrics focus.
- Strong knowledge of pharmacology, physiology, anatomy, drug regulation, and medical terminology.
- Demonstrated ability to practice as a pharmacist with experience in managing pharmacy teams or supervising pharmacy technicians.
- Proficiency in pharmacy information systems (PIS), EMR (Electronic Medical Records), EHR systems, and inventory management tools.
- Excellent client communication skills with a focus on customer service excellence in community or hospital environments.
- Experience with compounding medications safely following USP 797 standards for sterile preparations.
- Ability to perform medication administration procedures including IV insertion/infusion with aseptic technique.
- Familiarity with healthcare compliance standards such as HIPAA, medical management protocols, immunizations administration, and drug regulation policies.
- Critical care experience or practicing in acute care settings is highly desirable; additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) are preferred.
Join us to make a meaningful difference in patient lives through compassionate care, expert knowledge, and collaborative teamwork!
Pay: $70.00 - $77.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Visa sponsorship
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
