Retail Pharmacist

Overview

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.

Full time

Rotating Shift

Reports to the Lead Pharmacist or in their absence, the Retail Pharmacy Supervisor. Responsible for supervision of the pharmacy technicians and other support personnel.

Patients served range in age from newborns to geriatrics. Customers include patients, family and caregivers, and other health care providers.

• 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 (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.

• Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment to foster a positive public image for Mercy One Dubuque Medical…