Pharmacist

Quad • Sussex, WI

18d

About The Position

The Pharmacist is responsible for the timely and effective provision of pharmaceutical care by means of review of patient therapy; interpretation and processing of medication orders; monitoring and managing drug therapy; discharge counseling to assure the continuum of care; monitoring and supporting the drug distribution system; and the provision of frontline drug information support for other healthcare team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a clinical setting if no Doctorate
• Active pharmacist license in the state of practice, multi-state licensure preferred.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire
• Ability to work standing for most of your shift
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Ability to exercise good judgement
• Considerable knowledge of drug interactions and side effects of medications
• Ability to prepare, compound, and dispense medications with accuracy
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse population

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree preferred
• Bilingual a plus

Responsibilities

• Dispense pharmaceuticals and limited Durable Medical Equipment as prescribed
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of liquid medicines, ointments, powders, tablets, and other medications
• Check prescriptions for correct dosage and for drug interactions and incompatibilities
• Verify patient information for every new and refilled prescription
• Compound prescribed medications not commercially available when necessary
• Ensure proper storage of pharmaceuticals stocked in the pharmacy
• Work collaboratively with providers to provide optimal pharmaceutical care
• Provide patient education/consultation to customers for all new and refilled prescriptions and on OTC (over the counter) medicines as required
• Perform order entry of prescriptions into the pharmacy database when technicians are not present
• Contact physicians and benefits providers as necessary to process a prescription
• Provide a professional and confidential environment for customers on all occasions
• Maintain strict confidentiality of PHI and adhere to HIPAA guidelines
• Will provide pharmacy services in our licensed pharmacies for select customers

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees