Retail Float Pharmacist

Trinity Health•Mason City, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Pharmacist accepts the responsibility and accountability for the accurate control of and appropriate dispensing of all prescription and non-prescription medications. Ensures appropriate counseling of patients regarding their medications. Accepts responsibility for the timely and accurate preparation of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, using accepted procedures to fulfill prescription orders issued by physicians, dentists, and other qualified providers. Communicates effectively with colleagues and customers alike, being a good listener and adjusting style as needed. Represents MercyOne Family Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner. Performs duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing work load accordingly. Ensures that pharmacists are providing all patient counseling, consultation, and any other activities that involve professional judgment. 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. 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. Adheres to all state and federal laws surrounding the appropriate security and control of and dispensing of medications. Assists in training and continued development of support staff, pharmacy residents, students and interns. Assist in inventory maintenance, ensuring appropriate inventory levels, ordering, and security of inventory including CII perpetual inventory logs and yearly inventory counts. Demonstrates desire to be the best you can be in retail Pharmacy—by continuous learning through reading, networking, and attending educational seminars. Actively 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.

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.
Completes Mandatory Reporting requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.

Nice To Haves

Previous practical experience and/or certification in areas related to practice site are preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurate control and dispensing of all prescription and non-prescription medications.
Counseling patients regarding their medications.
Timely and accurate preparation of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
Fulfilling prescription orders issued by physicians, dentists, and other qualified providers.
Effective communication with colleagues and customers.
Representing MercyOne Family Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner.
Performing duties with flexibility and adapting to changing schedules and customer needs.
Ensuring pharmacists provide patient counseling, consultation, and other professional judgment activities.
Counseling patients on prescription medications, non-prescription medications, devices, and supplies.
Providing clinical pharmaceutical information to medical staff.
Monitoring patient medication therapy and documenting findings, recommendations, interventions, and outcomes.
Maintaining positive behaviors and commitment to interpersonal service.
Assisting in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmaceutical services.
Sharing in "on-call" and weekend rotations.
Adhering to state and federal laws regarding medication security, control, and dispensing.
Assisting in training and development of support staff, pharmacy residents, students, and interns.
Assisting in inventory maintenance, ordering, and security, including CII perpetual inventory logs and yearly inventory counts.
Continuous learning through reading, networking, and attending educational seminars.
Participating in quality and problem-solving activities.
Maintaining department confidentiality and abiding by HIPPA regulations.
Providing competent patient care to indicated patient populations.
Taking an active role in personal and professional growth and development.
Communicating and performing duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy.
Supporting and abiding by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.
Proactively identifying safety concerns.
Performing other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager, or department head.