Outpatient Staff Pharmacist

Highland Hospital • Rochester Hills, MI

2d • $126,258 - $163,610

About The Position

Responsible for filling and dispensing prescriptions, including proper drug handling, usage, and storage in accordance with state and federal laws. Maintains departmental standards and translates policies and procedures into the pharmacy’s daily operations. Serves as an information resource for patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on medication therapy and drug-related information, and may act as a clinical liaison for the healthcare team. Responds to inquiries about drug contents, dosages, regimen reviews, errors, storage, and disposal. Monitors drug therapies for interactions, allergies, and contraindications; monitors drug and supply stocks; and inventories and procures drugs, medications, and supplies as required. May oversee support staff and help train new staff.

Requirements

• Meet the educational qualifications to be a licensed pharmacist in New York State, including a minimum BS degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Current New York State pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure in New York State.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with personnel and healthcare providers.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of ambulatory pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Experience with ScriptPro is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Fill and dispense prescriptions, ensuring proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Maintain departmental standards and implement policies and procedures in daily pharmacy operations.
• Provide patients and healthcare professionals with information about medication therapy and drugs; may serve as a clinical liaison for the healthcare team.
• Respond to inquiries concerning drug contents, dosages, regimen reviews, errors, storage, and disposal.
• Monitor drug therapies for interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
• Monitor stocks of drugs and supplies.
• Inventory and procure drugs, medications, and supplies as required.
• May oversee support staff and assist in training new staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time