Retail Pharmacist- Cancer Center
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. In a retail/community pharmacy setting, the Pharmacist reviews, interprets and dispenses both prescription and non-prescription medication to patients. The pharmacist takes an active role in responding to prescription issues and advising providers on the selection, dosage, interaction and side effects of medications. Counsels patients on the medication prescription including but not limited to: proper administration, possible side effects, expected response, storage and any other questions posed by the patient. Monitors the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy series and pharmacy support personnel.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations.
- License must be in good standing by the State Board of Pharmacy in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital experience or residency preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
- Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
- Reviews, interprets and dispenses both prescription and non-prescription medication to patients.
- Takes an active role in responding to prescription issues and advising providers on the selection, dosage, interaction and side effects of medications.
- Counsels patients on the medication prescription including but not limited to: proper administration, possible side effects, expected response, storage and any other questions posed by the patient.
- Monitors the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy.
- Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves.
- Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy series and pharmacy support personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
