Dispensing Staff Pharmacist (2pm - 11pm) (copy)

ReviveRX and Ways2Well•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist will dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. He or she may advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

Requirements

Strong patient service skills.
Excellent knowledge of chemistry and specific drug interactions.
Strong knowledge of medical and biological terminology.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to balance competing priorities.
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
Current and active pharmacist license in the practicing states.
Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in a retail or fulfillment pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

Review prescriptions to ensure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability. Provides information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
Assesses the identity, strength, or purity of medications dispense medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists by calculating, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, or overseeing these activities.
Maintains records such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, and inventories.
Plans, implements, and maintains procedures for mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals according to policy and legal requirements to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to plan, monitor, review, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of drugs and drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications and characteristics. Analyzes prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
Maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly.