Retail Pharmacist

Overview

Retail Pharmacist at Mercy One

Job posting details have been refined for clarity. This description outlines the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the role.

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift: Rotating Shift

• 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.
• Reports to the Lead Pharmacist or in their absence, the Retail Pharmacy Supervisor. Responsible for supervision of the pharmacy technicians and other support personnel.
• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in Mercy One 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 Mercy One 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 Mercy One 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 the appropriate findings, recommendations, interventions and outcomes as required.
• 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 HIPAA regulations.
• Provides competent patient care to indicated populations by obtaining and interpreting data, and making appropriate decisions based on age-specific growth and development.
• Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional 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.

• Completion of the requirements for a B.S. or Pharm
  
  D 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…