Lead Retail Pharmacist

Trinity Health•Mason City, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Retail Pharmacist accepts responsibility and accountability for the accurate control of and appropriate dispensing of all prescription and non-prescription medications, as required by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Ensures appropriate counseling of patients regarding their medications. Supervises the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy. Leads colleagues in standards of quality of care, inventory control, and intra and interdepartmental communications. Participates in the on-call rotation schedule for the community and long-term care pharmacies. Accepts responsibility for the timely, accurate, and appropriate preparation of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, using accepted procedures to fulfill prescription orders issued by physicians, dentists, and other qualified providers. Performs duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing work load accordingly. Represents MercyOne Family Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner. 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 all such information and communication. Monitors patient medication therapy for pharmaceutical care parameters and documents (as required) the appropriate findings, recommendations, interventions and outcomes. Coaches and 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 rotations. Coordinates colleague training, development, and education in area of responsibility for all colleagues, pharmacy residents, students and interns. Completes colleague evaluations for area of responsibility in appropriate timeframe. Recruits, screens, and participates in the interview and selection of new pharmacy colleagues. Coordinates student and resident rotations and activities. Attends meetings and participates in committees as appropriate. Actively leads training of new colleagues and completes CBO for Human Resources department in appropriate timeframes. Ensures all state and federal laws surrounding the appropriate security and control of and dispensing of medications are followed in area of responsibility. Responsible for inventory maintenance, ensuring appropriate inventory levels, ordering, and security of inventory including CII perpetual inventory logs and yearly inventory counts. Actively leads and 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. Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors. 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, manager or department head. Works closely with Rural Outreach and other financial assistance departments to attempt to mitigate financial barriers for medication compliance.

Requirements

Completion of the requirements for a B.S. or Pharm.D. in Pharmacy at an accredited college of pharmacy.
Iowa Pharmacist License, either by examination or reciprocity.
Registration with Iowa Board of Pharmacy as PIC and assurance of all aspects of that responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurate control and dispensing of prescription and non-prescription medications.
Counseling patients regarding their medications.
Supervising day-to-day pharmacy operations.
Leading colleagues in quality of care, inventory control, and communication.
Participating in on-call rotation schedule.
Timely, accurate, and appropriate preparation of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
Performing duties with flexibility and prioritizing workload.
Representing MercyOne Family Pharmacies courteously and professionally.
Providing information to medical staff regarding pharmaceutical information.
Monitoring patient medication therapy and documenting findings.
Coaching and maintaining positive behaviors and commitment to service.
Assisting in the development of policies and procedures for pharmaceutical services.
Coordinating colleague training, development, and education.
Completing colleague evaluations.
Recruiting, screening, and interviewing new pharmacy colleagues.
Coordinating student and resident rotations and activities.
Attending meetings and participating in committees.
Leading training of new colleagues and completing CBO for Human Resources.
Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws regarding medication security and dispensing.
Managing inventory, including levels, ordering, and security.
Leading and participating in quality and problem-solving activities.
Maintaining department confidentiality and abiding by HIPPA regulations.
Providing competent patient care based on age-specific knowledge.
Enhancing job functions through personal and professional growth.
Communicating and performing duties following the organization's philosophy, Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.
Supporting and abiding by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.
Proactively identifying safety concerns.
Performing other responsibilities as requested by supervisor.
Working with Rural Outreach and financial assistance departments to mitigate medication compliance barriers.