Retail Pharmacist- Per Diem

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

3d

About The Position

The Retail Pharmacist works at the Retail Site Pharmacy to provide efficient, accurate, and safe medication services. The pharmacist evaluates individual medical needs, fills prescriptions, consults appropriate references, and counsels physicians, other health professionals, patients, and customers as needed. The role also assumes overall responsibility for pharmacy operations, including delegating authority to pharmacy technicians and other non-clinical staff.

The position is based in a clinical environment and is accountable for meeting job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures. The listed duties describe typical elements of the role and are not all-inclusive; department-specific orientation competencies and skills may also be essential.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, at least two years of related work experience, and a Pennsylvania pharmacist license within 90 days.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Pennsylvania pharmacist license within 90 days.
• Teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions and make professional determinations about medications, drug interactions, drug utilization review, generic substitution, and accurate dispensing.
• Receive prescriptions by telephone from physicians or in person from patients, review medication profiles for sensitivities and interactions, and check for contraindications and duplications.
• Enter patient medical, demographic, and insurance information to maintain complete medication profiles and support payment for services.
• Counsel physicians, patients, and customers to support accurate medication delivery and compliance.
• Identify and resolve routine prescribing, formulary, and therapeutic issues, and suggest appropriate formulary substitutions to prescribing physicians.
• Coordinate and supervise pharmacy activities, including professional competence, services rendered, and work performed in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Supervise, advise, and assist pharmacy technicians and take final responsibility for the accuracy of their work.
• Consult with physicians and clinical personnel about drug therapy, drug information, formulary status, and active and inactive medication ingredients.
• Prepare special medications, including compounded medications, IV admixtures, chemotherapeutic medications, and other sterile products using aseptic technique when necessary.
• Suggest improvements to pharmacy operations.
• Assist the manager with ordering medications and supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Assume responsibility for pharmacy operations as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental benefits and coverage for domestic partners.
• A collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level