Retail Pharmacist Part Time

Geisinger • Pottsville, PA

90d

About The Position

Functions as a pharmacist at the Retail Site Pharmacy and provides efficient, accurate, and safe medication services to patient/customers by filling physicians prescriptions after evaluating individual medical needs, consulting appropriate references, and counseling physicians and other health professionals, if needed. Assumes overall responsibility for the pharmacy by delegating authority to pharmacy technicians and other non-clinical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience (Required)
• Licensed Pharmacist in Pennsylvania within 90 days (Required)

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients by interpreting prescriptions.
• Makes necessary professional determinations regarding medications and various drug interactions.
• Conducts drug utilization review, generic substitution, and accurately fills and dispenses prescriptions.
• Processes prescriptions by receiving them via telephone or in person, reviewing against medication profiles for possible sensitivities and drug interactions.
• Enters patient medical, demographic, and insurance information to ensure a complete, updated medication profile.
• Provides necessary counseling to physicians and patients to ensure accurate delivery of medication and patient compliance.
• Identifies and resolves routine prescribing, formulary, and therapeutic issues.
• Coordinates and supervises all activities at the CareSite Pharmacy.
• Supervises, advises, and assists pharmacy technicians and assumes final responsibility for the accuracy of their work.
• Confers with physicians and clinical personnel on matters relating to drug therapy and drug information.
• Prepares special medications involving compounding, IV admixtures, chemotherapeutic medications, and other sterile products.
• Suggests improvements and changes to perpetually improve the operations at the CareSite Pharmacy.
• Assists the manager in ordering medications and supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Assumes responsibility of pharmacy operations as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision and dental.
• Encouragement of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.
• Diversity in the workforce to strengthen the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees