Pharmacist Retail

Meritus Health•Hagerstown, MD

About The Position

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 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 Preferred: 1+ year of experience in outpatient or retail pharmacy 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 Licensure must be obtained within 4 months of hire or graduation, as applicable 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 Patient-focused, team-oriented pharmacy environment Opportunity to provide meaningful clinical care Supportive leadership and collaborative culture Open to both experienced pharmacists and new graduates Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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
Licensure must be obtained within 4 months of hire or graduation, as applicable
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