Pharmacist, Retail

Retail Pharmacist, PRN

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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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Physical Job Requirements:

• 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

Compensation details: 59-70 Hourly Wage

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