Retail Pharmacist

Position work schedule: rotating 10 hour shifts Monday through Friday with occasional coverage of our North English retail pharmacy. Hours of operation are Mondays 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. and Tuesday through Friday 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.

• This position is required to live within the Compass Memorial Healthcare service area.

• Provide telepharmacy coverage and supervision of the North English CMH Retail Pharmacy and provide staffing as needed to meet minimum requirement of 16 pharmacist hours per month per Iowa law
• Interprets and evaluates all physicians’ medication orders with clarification as deemed necessary.
• Advises the prescriber, nurse and patients as required regarding the contents, therapeutic action, utilization, and possible adverse reactions or interactions of drugs.
• Accurately labels and dispenses medications to patients.
• Participate in patient counseling in accordance with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy laws and regulations for new prescriptions.
• Complete monthly inspections of CMH Pharmacy and CMH Pharmacy – North English, as required by Iowa Board of Pharmacy.
• Controls the disposition of narcotics, other scheduled drugs, dangerous drugs, and investigational drugs as required by state and federal regulations.
• Directly supervises technicians and interns in the proper packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications.
• Assists with the check‑in and storage of all drugs and supplies in the absence of the pharmacy technician.
• Has working knowledge of compliance issues (specific to job responsibilities), about federal, state, and local law and regulation. Job performance is consistent with regulatory guidelines.
• During downtime, may assist with the technical operations of the inpatient pharmacy including, but not limited to, anti‑coagulation services and discharge patient counseling.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required.
• Current and active licensure or evidence of application for licensure as a registered pharmacist in the State of Iowa.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Compass Memorial Healthcare will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Compass Memorial Healthcare does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.