Pharmacist, Retail

Retail Pharmacist, PRN Job Preview

The Retail Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing and controlling both prescription and non-prescription medications. The Retail Pharmacist reviews prescriptions and compounds and dispenses drugs according to regulatory requirements and guidelines in a retail environment.

• Enter, fill, check patient orders
• Checking dosage and ensuring that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labeled
• Advising patients about medicines, including how to take them, what reactions may occur and answering patients’ questions
• Supervising the preparation of any medicines
• Review and interpret prescription orders to verify accuracy and appropriateness
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care plans
• Selling over-the-counter medicines
• Counseling and advising the public on the treatment of minor illnesses
• Dispensing prescription medicines to customers
• Oversee the ordering and storage of medical products to ensure safety and compliance with regulations
• Manage pharmacy staff and oversee day-to-day operations
• Keep up-to-date records of patients’ prescriptions
• Monitor the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy
• Ensure the pharmacy complies with all local and federal regulations
• Perform regular inventory audits to ensure accurate dispensing

• Availability to work 1 to 2 days per week & available to cover full-time pharmacist PTO requests and/or sick days
• Must be a licensed pharmacist in the State of Illinois or eligible to become licensed in the State of Illinois.
• Proven experience as a pharmacist
• Thorough understanding of dosage administration and measurement, chemical compounds, medical brands etc.
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Pharmacy information systems (e.g. RX30, CPSI)
• Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
• Integrity and compassion
• Degree in Pharmacy/Pharmacology
• Valid license to practice the profession

• Lifting (25-50 lbs.)
• Being on your feet most of the day (extended walking and standing)
• Repetitive movements
• Stooping and bending
• Vision and hearing required
• Pushing and pulling
• Reaching above the head and bending of the neck
• Close vision work (computer work, reading small print)
• Sitting

59-70 Hourly Wage