Retail Pharmacist - FT

HAXTUN HOSPITAL DISTRICT • Haxtun, CO

17d • $139,360 - $181,168 • Onsite

About The Position

Haxtun Health is more than just a hospital; we are the dedicated heartbeat of our Northeast Colorado community. We are seeking a highly qualified, licensed Retail Pharmacist who is ready to take full ownership of and drive excellence in our community pharmacy operation. If you thrive on clinical challenge, precise execution, and making a tangible impact on patient well-being, this is your opportunity to apply your expertise. Key Responsibilities and Focus Areas Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and pharmacy efficiency. Your primary focus will be the effective operation of the Retail Pharmacy and expert patient care: Retail Operations Management: Manage and optimize the day-to-day functional operations, including interpreting prescriptions, accurately dispensing medications, and streamlining crucial inventory processes (procurement, cycle counting). Clinical Review & Patient Safety: Provide expert consultation by conducting continuous rigorous clinical review of patient records to proactively monitor for efficient drug therapy, drug interactions, and adverse reactions, ensuring patient safety across all age groups. Staff Supervision: Supervise, direct, and guide the daily workflow and activities of pharmacy technician staff, fostering a culture of accuracy and compliance. Compliance & Administration: Uphold all Colorado State and Federal licensure requirements, ensure all required clinical documentation is performed, and manage administrative duties related to 340B program compliance and retail financial reporting. Hospital Support: Serve as a secondary resource for essential clinical coverage and support to the Inpatient Pharmacist only as needed (e.g., during scheduled leave or emergencies). This may include providing Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and patient chart review during coverage periods. Candidate Qualifications We are seeking a highly skilled professional with the clinical depth and operational acumen to succeed in a critical access environment: Why Join Haxtun Health? Haxtun Health is more than just a healthcare provider; we are a pillar of our community. As one of the largest employers in Haxtun, Colorado, we are dedicated to promoting wellness through compassionate, high-quality care. We're a tight-knit team of nearly 150 people serving our 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Primary Care Clinics. We're proud to be building a new 10,000-square-foot facility in our charming downtown clinic to better serve our community. This is a chance to make a lasting impact in a town with a big heart. To learn more about our community, visit welcometohaxtun.com/about. Don't just fill prescriptions—apply your expertise to shape the future of patient care in our community.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy is required.
• Current State of Colorado Pharmacist license is required.
• Prior retail pharmacy experience is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of retail pharmacy software and business applications with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Demonstrated proficient technical/clinical skills and operational knowledge of equipment.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality, adhering to all organizational privacy policies and regulations.
• Ability to interpret complex safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively before groups.
• Strong reasoning ability to apply basic arithmetic operations (money, weight, volume, distance) and use sound judgment to resolve problems in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) or more years of strong clinical experience in an acute care setting is beneficial for the occasional coverage function.
• MTM certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the day-to-day functional operations, including interpreting prescriptions, accurately dispensing medications, and streamlining crucial inventory processes (procurement, cycle counting).
• Provide expert consultation by conducting continuous rigorous clinical review of patient records to proactively monitor for efficient drug therapy, drug interactions, and adverse reactions, ensuring patient safety across all age groups.
• Supervise, direct, and guide the daily workflow and activities of pharmacy technician staff, fostering a culture of accuracy and compliance.
• Uphold all Colorado State and Federal licensure requirements, ensure all required clinical documentation is performed, and manage administrative duties related to 340B program compliance and retail financial reporting.
• Serve as a secondary resource for essential clinical coverage and support to the Inpatient Pharmacist only as needed (e.g., during scheduled leave or emergencies). This may include providing Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and patient chart review during coverage periods.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: We cover 100% of the employee premiums for all health insurance plans.
• Dental & Vision: We pay 50% of the premiums for these optional plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 22 days in your first year, including holidays, with more accrual as your tenure increases.
• Sick Leave: Up to 48 hours per year.
• Retirement Plan: We offer up to a 3% employer match that increases with your length of service.
• Employee Health Payment Match: We match employee payments up to $1,000 per family per year for services received at Haxtun Health.
• Life Insurance: We provide a term life insurance policy equal to your annual salary (up to $200,000 max) at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees