Pharmacist Retail

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

60d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager/Pharmacist-in-Charge, the Retail Pharmacist is responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of medications while delivering high-quality patient care. This role includes interpreting prescriptions, overseeing medication preparation and compounding, counseling patients, and providing clinical pharmacy services. The pharmacist ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies, and supports pharmacy operations and staff when delegated.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required or equivalent combination of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and experience
• Newly graduated and licensed pharmacists are encouraged to apply
• Active Maryland Pharmacist License or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Licensure must be obtained within 4 months of hire or graduation, as applicable
• Maryland Immunization Certification required (must be obtained within 4 months if not already licensed)
• CPR Certification required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and patient interaction skills
• Ability to multitask, manage interruptions, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, analytical, and mathematical skills
• Ability to work efficiently under time and volume constraints
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable handling conflict resolution professionally
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work shifts up to 10 hours
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, hazardous chemicals, and pharmaceutical agents

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of experience in outpatient or retail pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret, review, and dispense prescription medications in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Perform clinical review of prescriptions including dosage, frequency, contraindications, and drug–drug interactions
• Counsel patients on medication use, side effects, interactions, and special requirements
• Provide Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and other clinical consultation services
• Communicate with prescribers and healthcare providers regarding therapy clarification and recommendations
• Ensure proper procurement, storage, inventory control, and handling of medications, including controlled substances
• Maintain accurate records and compliance with FDA, DEA, CMS, TJC, and Maryland Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Support pharmacy operations including policies, procedures, budgeting, and workflow efficiency
• Assist the Pharmacy Manager with staff training, scheduling, interviewing, and oversight as directed
• Perform cash handling and end-of-day reconciliation
• Support specialty pharmacy operations if applicable
• Complete additional duties related to retail pharmacy operations as assigned

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• an education assistance program
• an employee assistance program
• employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees