Pharmacist, Retail

Hopedale Medical Complex•Hopedale, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing and controlling both prescription and non-prescription medications. This role involves reviewing prescriptions, compounding, and dispensing drugs in a retail environment according to regulatory requirements and guidelines.

Requirements

Availability to work 1 to 2 days per week & available to cover full-time pharmacist PTO requests and/or sick days
Must be a licensed pharmacist in the State of Illinois or eligible to become licensed in the State of Illinois.
Proven experience as a pharmacist
Thorough understanding of dosage administration and measurement, chemical compounds, medical brands etc.
Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Pharmacy information systems (eg. RX30, CPSI)
Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology
Good organizational skills
Excellent communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
Integrity and compassion
Degree in Pharmacy/Pharmacology
Valid license to practice the profession

Responsibilities

Enter, fill, check patient orders
Checking dosage and ensuring that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labeled
Advising patients about medicines, including how to take them, what reactions may occur and answering patients’ questions
Supervising the preparation of any medicines
Review and interpret prescription orders to verify accuracy and appropriateness
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care plans
Selling over-the-counter medicines
Counseling and advising the public on the treatment of minor illnesses
Dispensing prescription medicines to customers
Oversee the ordering and storage of medical products to ensure safety and compliance with regulations
Manage pharmacy staff and oversee day-to-day operations
Keep up-to-date records of patients’ prescriptions
Monitor the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy
Ensure the pharmacy complies with all local and federal regulations
Perform regular inventory audits to ensure accurate dispensing